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Lee & Ko

Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : South Korea

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Lee & Ko’s TMT Practice Group is dedicated to serving the needs of clients in the media, telecommunications and IT sectors. With more than 40 attorneys and industry specialists who have collectively accumulated unparalleled know-how and expertise handling the entire spectrum of regulatory issues that have arisen in the TMT field, we provide well-balanced, insightful and useful guidance to our clients across all legal, policy-making and business aspects of the TMT industry. Keeping abreast with new trends in the TMT industry, we always seek to provide insightful guidance to numerous clients in relation to new business opportunities as well. Our clients speak highly of Lee & Ko’s TMT Practice Group for the provision of tailored, on-point legal advice based on years of experience, an in-depth understanding of the TMT field, and its comprehensive analysis of various regulatory issues. In helping our clients minimize their legal risks, our TMT Practice Group has solidified its position in the industry as the #1 go-to law firm.

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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) - South Korea

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What the Team is Known For

Lee & Ko's notable TMT department serves an impressive roster of global telecommunications and ITC companies and national mobile providers. The team acts on significant transactional and contentious matters concerning mobile banking, e-commerce and broadcasting, including mandates involving fintech, cloud computing issues and retransmission disputes. The law firm routinely advises on regulatory issues for government agencies and regulators and is also well equipped to handle data protection and privacy issues. Its diverse clientele includes e-commerce companies and platform service and content providers.

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Work Highlights

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  • Lee & Ko represented Dunamu, operator of cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, in a compensation claim filed by Hased, a blockchain investment fund, seeking damages related to the Terra-Luna crash. The team successfully argued for the dismissal of all claims against the client.

Strengths

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  • Lee & Ko has strong capabilities in developing sound arguments and in drafting opinions.

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  • Lee & Ko has a deep understanding of various conflict situations in the sector.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kwang Bae Park
    Kwang Bae Park

    Kwang Bae Park

    Park Kwang Bae remains a highly regarded figure in South Korea's legal market and leverages over two decades of experience advising telecoms and technology companies on a range of data privacy issues, cybersecurity and regulatory matters.

    • He is highly adaptable, works efficiently and provides broad and deep insights.

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    • His expertise, experience and customer mindset are the best.

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  • Hwan Kyoung Ko
    Hwan Kyoung Ko

    Hwan Kyoung Ko

    Ko Hwan Kyoung is respected for his expertise in regulatory TMT matters in South Korea. His experience includes advising companies from the technology, financial services, automotive and telecoms sectors on data protection, cybersecurity, licensing and general regulatory matters.

    • He provides thorough legal advice and has a strong practical understanding that sets him apart from others.

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    • Hwan Kyoung offers a quick response, accurate understanding of customer needs and optimal solutions.

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  • Ju Bong Jang
    Ju Bong Jang

    Ju Bong Jang

    Jang Ju Bong remains a popular choice of counsel among leading Korean and international companies, in addition to regulatory agencies. His broad experience includes advising clients from the telecoms and media sectors on transactional matters. He is increasingly active in advising technology clients on licensing matters.
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  • Samuel Kwon
    Samuel Kwon

    Samuel Kwon

    Samuel Kwon is an experienced lawyer in South Korea who previously served as the executive vice-president of SK Group's information and telecoms division. His areas of focus include transactional and regulatory mandates in the technology and telecoms sectors. His clientele encompasses Korean and foreign corporations.

    • He has the highest understanding of our company and points out the necessary content and the core of the issue.

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  • Sunghee Chae
    Sunghee Chae

    Sunghee Chae

    Chae Sunghee is noted for her expertise in transactional and regulatory mandates, especially in relation to data protection and privacy. She serves a host of Korean and Chinese corporations in the TMT and technology space. Additionally, she serves as advisory counsel to various government agencies.

    • Sunghee provides clear and practical opinions so that companies can set their own direction.

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    • Sunghee has a good commercial mind based on her quick work and experience as an in-house lawyer.

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  • Tae Joo Kim
    Tae Joo Kim

    Tae Joo Kim

    Kim Tae Joo specialises in IT, telecommunications, personal data, electronic finance, gaming and the automotive/mobility sectors. He is currently leading the practical operations of Lee & Ko’s mobility team and its Pangyo office.

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