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Kim & Chang

Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : South Korea

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Kim & Chang’s Corporate Investigations & White Collar Defense Practice is comprised of over 190 lawyers and other professionals including former prosecutors, police investigators, judges, regulators and forensic experts with extensive experience in conducting investigations and defending against investigations and subsequent trial proceeding involving alleged violations of complex areas including corruption, finance, antitrust, tax, trade secrets, privacy, environment, health, and labor and employment. 

Corporate investigations and criminal defense in Korea often involve multiple layers that require specialized expertise which goes beyond fact-finding and applying laws. With more than ten specialty groups and extensive experience in multi-jurisdictional investigations, we are uniquely positioned to understand and address our clients’ questions, concerns, industry-specific challenges and potential cross-border spill-over effects.

Key Services:

  • Anti-Corruption
  • Finance/Insurance/Securities Sector Experience 
  • Tax/Customs/Foreign Exchange
  • Fair Trade/Antitrust/Competition
  • Trade Secrets/Intellectual Property
  • Construction/Real Estate
  • Medical/Pharmaceutical Industry/Health Industry
  • Environment/Plant Safety/Product Liability 
  • Labor & Employment
  • Compliance Audits/Reviews/Internal Investigations
  • Privacy Laws

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Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime - South Korea

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Kim & Chang is internationally recognised as a leading white-collar criminal defence team comprising former judges and police investigators, ably supported by in-house forensic expertise. Its team has a strong track record in defending clients in government investigations. The firm handles a broad spectrum of matters, ranging from internal investigations and high-stakes criminal litigation to data privacy and cyber-hacking issues. It frequently assists global corporations, domestic conglomerates and financial institutions facing regulatory investigation or potential criminal prosecution out of its Seoul office.
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  • Kim & Chang is patient and very attentive to clients' feedback.

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  • Kim & Chang is composed of former prosecutors and has strong networks at each level of the prosecution. It also has a good systematic approach to cases.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kook Hyun YOO
    Kook Hyun YOO

    Kook Hyun YOO

    Yoo Kook Hyun is a revered lawyer in the South Korean white-collar crime space. His role involves acting on criminal defence matters on behalf of Korean and international conglomerates, drawing on experience acquired over a 30-year legal career.

    • Yoo Kook Hyun is a master of the field.

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  • Dong Min Cha
    Dong Min Cha

    Dong Min Cha

    Cha Dong Min is recognised for his considerable experience in corporate investigation and white-collar litigation. He regularly assists global and Korean corporations, board members and shareholders.

    • Dong Min provides excellent insight into the direction of case handling.

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    • Cha Dong Min leads the rapid and accurate response to the company’s criminal risks and provides optimal legal services by accurately identifying clients’ needs.

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  • Myungsuk Sean Choi
    Myungsuk Sean Choi

    Myungsuk Sean Choi

    Sean (Myungsuk) Choi maintains an active practice handling contentious white-collar crime mandates involving criminal defence and regulatory compliance aspects, in addition to assisting with corporate investigations. He draws on experience as a former public prosecutor.

    • Myungsuk is a very experienced professional and always provides comprehensive advice and insight. He has a very calm demeanour and genuinely cares about the client.

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    • Sean has a strong ability to construct the overall big picture of a case. He also approaches matters with a clear methodology.

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  • Seung Ho Lee
    Seung Ho Lee

    Seung Ho Lee

    Lee Seung Ho is active on a variety of white-collar crime and regulatory compliance mandates, and he services clients from a range of industries including banking, manufacturing, automotive and technology.
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