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Bae, Kim & Lee LLC

General Business Law

Global Guide 2026 : North Korea


Bae, Kim & Lee LLC

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What the Team is Known For

Bae, Kim & Lee is a significant advisory presence on North Korea-related matters, working with leading companies, government ministries, non-profit foundations and export credit agencies on a range of issues arising from relations between North and South Korea. The team has a rich experience in direct investment and joint venture matters, with considerable expertise in issues arising from the closing of the Kaesong Industrial Complex. The law firm houses a South and North Korea economic cooperation task force team comprising North Korean legal specialists and industry experts with previous experience in government ministries.

Work Highlights

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  • Bae, Kim & Lee represented Hyundai ASAN in a lawsuit against South Korea Ministry of Unification relating to an inter-Korean project to connect the railways and roads of the two Koreas.

Notable Practitioners

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  • North Korea, expertise based abroad in South KoreaWook Yoo
    North Korea, expertise based abroad in South KoreaWook Yoo

    Wook Yoo

    Wook Yoo handles a range of instructions relating to South-North economic cooperation and humanitarian action on behalf of government entities and corporations. He is also adept at advising on matters in relation to unification.

  • North Korea, expertise based abroad in South KoreaYongman Bae
    North Korea, expertise based abroad in South KoreaYongman Bae

    Yongman Bae

    Yongman Bae is based in Seoul and is recognised for his experience handling North Korea-related matters.

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