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Kim & Chang

General Business Law

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : North Korea

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Kim & Chang’s North Korea Investment and Consulting Practice is comprised of more than 30 experienced professionals, including Korean and US attorneys, certified public accountants, patent attorneys and former Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Economy and Finance officials. Since 2000, we have advised on various issues and matters related to trade and investment in North Korea, North Korean laws, international sanctions, and inter-Korean relationships in North Korea.

We provide comprehensive solutions to issues arising from business with North Korea in cooperation with Kim & Chang’s industry-specific practices such as the real property, construction, energy/resources, and finance sectors and legal partners in the US, China, Japan, and Australia. Our capability to provide such comprehensive solutions gives Kim & Chang an unparalleled advantage.

Key Services:

  • Trade and Investment in North Korea
  • Advice on North Korean Laws 
  • Advice on Sanctions Against North Korea
  • Advice on North Korean Foreign Policy Issues

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What the Team is Known For
Kim & Chang is a long-standing practice well placed to provide in-depth analysis of North Korean civil and criminal law matters. The team advises South Korean business clients in relation to international trade sanctions, international aid schemes and a range of reunification efforts. The law firm is fully equipped to assist North Korea-related government agencies, public organisations, financial institutions and private clients. Kim & Chang continues to be active on North Korea pro bono matters and also regularly advises on prospective investments in North Korea.
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Strengths

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  • Kim & Chang has a network that can detect changes in the atmosphere surrounding North Korea and analyse the resulting political, economic and diplomatic repercussions.

    General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Kim & Chang has a deep understanding of the mission and role of our company. It has demonstrated outstanding professional skills in North Korean law.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eun Min Kwon
    Eun Min Kwon

    Eun Min Kwon

    Eun Min Kwon maintains an active practice advising on North Korea-related matters and offers experience advising corporate clients, non-profit organisations and government entities on prospective investments, international sanctions and inter-Korean cooperation.

    • He has done extensive research and authored many books, making him one of the top experts.

      General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Eun Min Kwon actively engages and communicates with relevant experts to understand the recent trends in legal reform in North Korea. We are closely monitoring the growth of inter-Korean cooperation.

      General Business Law respondentAsia-Pacific
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