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Kim & Chang

Real Estate

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : South Korea

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As the top tier real estate law firm in Korea, our Real Estate Practice has extensive experience in a wide range of real estate and construction transactions involving various types of real property such as prime office buildings, retail and mixed-use retail properties, warehouse logistics, hotels and resorts, factories, data centers, infrastructure properties, and residential buildings.

Based on such experience, our lawyers and industry experts provide comprehensive legal advices on all types of real estate and construction matters, including acquisition, disposition, development, overseas investment, investment structuring, financing, tax planning, real estate investment vehicles, joint venture, equity investment and leasing.

Recognized as a market leader and having experience and capability “head and shoulders above the rest,” we are committed to supporting our clients’ business goals and strive to provide creative solutions to overcome legal challenges and disputes. 

Key Services:

  • Investment and Transaction Structuring
  • Acquisition and Disposition
  • Development
  • Overseas Investment
  • Regulatory and Environmental
  • Construction and Engineering
  • Finance and Tax
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Leasing

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Real Estate - South Korea

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Kim & Chang has a standout team of real estate lawyers in the South Korean market, supporting clients on both domestic and outbound real estate transactions. It is home to foreign lawyers able to provide counsel on cross-border mandates. The team is well equipped to handle complex precedent-setting deals, including a strong record of advising on market firsts in the areas of REIT and REF transactions. It advises clients on recent changes to government policy and real estate laws. The law firm is regularly sought out by major asset managers, private equity firms and retail companies.

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Work Highlights

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  • Kim & Chang advised Samsung SRA Asset Management on its acquisition of The Asset Building in Seocho Samsung Town via a trust fund established under the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act.

Strengths

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  • They have deep knowledge on the regulations and governing law. Based on their experience and knowledge, they always provide options which benefit my interests.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Kim & Chang's strength is that foreign and Korean lawyers work together seamlessly, providing strong support.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Yon Kyun Oh
    Yon Kyun Oh

    Yon Kyun Oh

    Oh Yon Kyun is a highly respected real estate lawyer in South Korea, with over three decades of experience working on development and transactional mandates. He has handled licensing, permit and property development issues, in addition to investments into real estate assets.

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  • Jin Ho Song
    Jin Ho Song

    Jin Ho Song

    Song Jin Ho advises international asset managers and hospitality companies on the acquisitions and sales of landmark buildings and logistics facilities. He is also well placed to advise on cross-border investments structured through REFs.

    • Not only does he have professional skills, but he also has a great commercial mind.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He is clear with his communication and his experience in the industry is second to none. He is a pleasure to work with and he delivers for his clients by solving complex problems.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Keun Ah Cho
    Keun Ah Cho

    Keun Ah Cho

    Cho Keun Ah wins strong endorsements from interviewees for her wide-ranging real estate expertise, which spans acquisitions and sales of real estate assets, to project financing and transactions involving investment vehicles. She is active in representing domestic clients in overseas acquisitions.

    • She provides prompt responses and offers practical, direct feedback on sensitive legal issues.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Keun Ah offers commercial strength and responses in a timely manner.

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  • Sang Min Lee
    Sang Min Lee

    Sang Min Lee

    Lee Sang Min is an active and respected practitioner in South Korea's real estate space. He continues to impress sources with his handling of real estate mandates, including acquisitions, REF deals, and sale and purchase agreements.

    • He has a lot of experience and offers multiple solutions for each issue. He's good at identifying risks in advance.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Sang Min provides the highest level of service based on deep expertise and broad understanding.

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  • Seung Hoon Yeom
    Seung Hoon Yeom

    Seung Hoon Yeom

    Yeom Seung Hoon advises on real estate acquisitions and investments, often handling acquisitions and disposals of overseas assets. His expertise includes deals related to office and retail properties.

    • He is a real estate advisor with extensive experience, providing clients with the services they need and a keen understanding of what is commercially important for project success.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Seung Hoon offers strong dedication to his clients.

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