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For over 40 years, Kim & Chang’s International Trade & Customs Practice has accumulated an unparalleled level of experience in providing advice and representing client interests on matters relating to a variety of trade and customs issues in Korea.

 

The scope of our experience ranges from legal issues arising under the Korean Customs Duties Law, various free trade agreements to which Korea is a party, Foreign Exchange Transactions Law, Korea’s obligations from various trade agreements under the World Trade Organization regime, and other relevant treaties, laws and regulations.

 

Our International Trade & Customs Practice has earned a reputation as the leading Korean law firm assisting companies in developing and executing effective strategies to ensure market access, and to minimize trade-related risks. We represent companies in a wide variety of industries on customs and trade matters, as well as providing legal advice to the Korean government in various bilateral and multilateral settings. 

 

Key Services:


Audit Defense

  • Customs Valuation
  • The Advance Customs Valuation Arrangement
  • Customs Classification 
  • Duty Drawback

FTA Origin Verification

Customs Appeals

Investigations 

  • Customs and F/X Criminal Defense
  • Individual Export/Import Compliance

Other Customs Compliance Matters

  • Free Trade Zones
  • Bonded Area Compliance

International Trade Issues

  • Trade Remedies
  • Unfair Trade Practices
  • WTO Compliance
  • FTA Compliance

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What the Team is Known For

Kim & Chang's leading international trade law team in South Korea is known for handling a large volume of matters including customs, trade remedies, verification of origin and free trade agreements. The firm has a particular strength in anti-dumping matters. It works on behalf of both government entities and private companies, including metals producers, pharmaceutical companies, and oil and gas corporates. The practice is retained by local and international clients on inbound and outbound trade matters and is active advising on trade sanctions and export control issues. The team is well placed to advise on WTO dispute strategy.

Work Highlights

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  • Kim & Chang assisted an automotive parts company in complying with export restrictions and obtaining an export licence.

Strengths

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Kim & Chang have a global presence and a deep understanding of international legal standards, which is advantageous in cross-border cases and transactions.

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Kim & Chang excel in their expertise, professionalism and integrity.

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Notable Practitioners

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Juhong Kim
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Juhong Kim
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Kim Juhong maintains a noteworthy practice in the international trade sphere. His practice is mainly focused on advice to high-profile international corporations on customs matters in South Korea, including customs audits and disputes.

Attorney Kim Juhong was very good at coordinating the team and communicating with the client on the issue, and he was able to sort out complex issues with ease.

He is always well prepared and updated, and has a very strong knowledge of the Korean litigation process.

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Seong Joong Kim
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Seong Joong Kim
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Kim Seong Joong draws on his prior experience as a government official at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy in South Korea. He is well placed to handle international trade dispute settlement mandates and represents clients in enforcement actions and investigations.

He is knowledgeable, analytical, full of experience, ethical, responsible and professional. On top of that, his performance in the court is just breathtaking.

Based on his experience working at the Ministry of Industry and the National Assembly of Korea, he has excellent expertise and experience in the ESG field and in corporate advisory.

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Juhong Kim
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Juhong Kim
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Seong Joong Kim
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Seong Joong Kim
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