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Kim & Chang

International Trade

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : South Korea

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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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International Trade - South Korea

Band 1

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 in advising on trade sanctions and export control issues. The team is well placed to advise on WTO dispute strategy.

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Strengths

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  • Kim and Chang possess exceptional expertise in accurately understanding the complex procedures and legal interpretation issues of customs investigations and proactively managing the risks.

    International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific

  • The Kim & Chang team are very diligent, smart and fast.

    International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Seong Joong Kim
    Seong Joong Kim

    Seong Joong Kim

    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.

    • Seong Joong handles trade issues effectively and provides strong support.

      International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He has strong proficiency in trade and economic security issues, including customs policies and supply chain matters. Collaboration is comfortable and tasks are carried out smoothly.

      International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Juhong Kim
    Juhong Kim

    Juhong Kim

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

    • Juhong is very experienced and knowledgeable.

      International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Juhong provides good service to us. He and his team work closely with us to solve problems.

      International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Seung-Joon Kang
    Seung-Joon Kang

    Seung-Joon Kang

    Kang Seung-Joon advises both multinational and domestic companies across various industries on matters ranging from customs valuation issues to free trade agreement-related issues, in addition to possessing expertise on competition and antitrust work.

    • Seung-Joon has logical persuasiveness and calm response skills. Based on his deep understanding of customs matters, he presented strategies that accurately captured the essence of complex issues.

      International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He responds perfectly to requests, understands the business well and responds with professional knowledge.

      International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific
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