About

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Our Labor and Employment Practice Group is comprised of professionals, including former officials at the Ministry of Labor, dedicated to advising on all aspects of labor and employment-related issues. This includes business-as-usual advice to ensure our clients are compliant generally, or more specific advice required as part of a M&A or restructuring transaction.

The Labor and Employment Practice Group has a wealth of knowledge and experience advising on individual and collective labor relationships, due diligence, workforce restructuring, trade secrets, employment discrimination, employment disputes, internal investigations & audits, administrative proceedings, employment policies & agreements and compensation & benefits. The scope and depth of the Labor and Employment Practice Group’s expertise allows us to provide creative and strategic advice tailored to our clients’ labor and employment needs in a comprehensive and efficient manner. 

Chambers Review

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Employment - South Korea

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Shin & Kim is an established Korean law firm that maintains a stellar reputation for labour and employment litigation, including advice on employee status, ordinary wage cases, workplace accident claims and labour union disputes. Well equipped to advise on regulatory matters and labour inspections carried out by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, it regularly advises blue-chip domestic and foreign companies, banks and public bodies.

Work Highlights

  • Shin & Kim advised Valeo Electrical Systems Korea on a KRW20 billion claim brought by union members for unpaid allowances related to ordinary wages.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Young Seok Ki
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Young Seok Ki
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Eminent Practitioners

Ki Young Seok is a senior partner at Shin & Kim in Seoul. He shows a strong involvement in advisory matters, including investigations, restructuring and review of employment documents.

He's a complete expert in Korean labour issues. He's excellent at litigating in court and speaking with Korean executives and labour unions; he understands their cultural background.

With a deep understanding of our company's business and extensive experience and expertise in labour law consulting, he provides the best advice and guidance.

Dong Wook Kim
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Dong Wook Kim
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Band 1

Kim Dong Wook is the head of the labour and employment practice group at Shin & Kim. He is reputed for undertaking a variety of Korean employment law matters, including advising on collective bargaining, as well as health and safety matters.

He's one of the country's leading experts in labour law, especially collective labour-management relations.

He's not only a lawyer, but also someone with hands-on experience at the Ministry of Employment and Labour, giving him strong networking and specialisation in legislative and policy matters.

Anthony (Chul Jun) Chang
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Anthony (Chul Jun) Chang
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Band 3

Anthony Chang is a foreign attorney based in Seoul. He shows strong involvement in employment advisory work and investigations.

Anthony is a real pleasure to work with. He knows Korean employment law like the back of his hand and his previous in-house experience means he knows exactly what we're looking for.

He stands out for his professionalism, clarity and strong ability to communicate legal issues in a way that is easy to understand.

Jong Soo Kim
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Jong Soo Kim
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Kim Jong Soo advises clients on an array of advisory and contentious Korean employment law matters, including illegal dispatch, employee status claims and incentive scheme-related issues.

He listens well and not only handles the documentation, but also aligns effectively with the company’s interests and internal response strategies.

Jong Soo's perspective is very broad and it was extremely helpful that he pointed out areas we hadn’t considered.

Sery Lee
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Sery Lee
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Band 3

Lee Sery is a Seoul-based partner at Shin & Kim. She is particularly noted for her focus on workplace harassment, and regularly leads investigations, training sessions and advisory reviews related to this issue.

We’ve received a lot of advisory support from her. She provides deep and insightful feedback.

Her expertise and experience not only provide legal advice, but also practical advice, which has been invaluable.

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Employment

Young Seok Ki
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Young Seok Ki
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Eminent Practitioners
Dong Wook Kim
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Dong Wook Kim
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Band 1
Anthony (Chul Jun) Chang
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Anthony (Chul Jun) Chang
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Band 3
Jong Soo Kim
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Jong Soo Kim
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Band 3
Sery Lee
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Sery Lee
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Band 3

Members

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Byung Han Lee

Dong Wook Kim

Dong Wook Kim

Head of Department

Hye-young Yun

Jong-Hyun Kim

Seongki Park

Woo-Yong Song

Clients

Provided by Shin & Kim

Bank of Korea

ByteDance

CBRE Korea

Continental Automotive

Government of Korea

Hanwha Life Insurance

Heungkuk Fire & Marine Insurance

Hyundai Motor

Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai Securities Co., Ltd.

KB Securities

KT&G Corporation

Korea Broadcasting System (KBS)

Korea Electric Power Corporation

Korea Rail Road Corporation (KORAIL)

Lotte Asahi Liquor

Lotte GRS

Novotech

SK Hynix

Samsung C&T Corporation

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance

Sejong Hotel

Seoul Guarantee Insurance Company

Ssangyong Motor Company

Sungrak Church

Valeo Electrical Systems Korea

Vestiaire Collective

eCredible

Industries

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Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Commercial & Professional Services

Energy

Engineering, Construction, Trading, Investment, Fashion and Resort

Financial Services

Food retail and distribution

Government

Government

Hotels

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Manufacturing

Mining & Metals

Real Estate

Securities

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Transportation