International Trade
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
Band 2
Email address
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+82 2 316 4114About
Provided by Shin & Kim
With the uncertainty and increasing global instability, addressing international trade matters in a timely and effective manner is more important now than ever. With more than 30 years of experience as Korea’s leading player in the field, our International Trade Group provides strategic and tactical advice for clients to succeed in the ever-changing international sphere.
Our International Trade Practice Group is comprised of lawyers, certified public accountants, licensed customs brokers and other professionals with decades of extensive experience. Its expertise covers all areas of international trade including trade disputes, economic sanctions, export controls, trade remedy (e.g., anti-dumping) investigations, customs matters, negotiation and implementation of bilateral and multilateral international treaties and general trade services. In particular, the International Trade Practice Group boasts an unparalleled success record in Korea on disputes governed by public international law such as WTO disputes and investment arbitrations. It is also renowned for its expertise in conventional areas of trade practice such as economic sanctions, trade remedies and customs matters.
Chambers Review
Shin & Kim has a highly distinguished legal practice in South Korea, with a strong track record of anti-dumping work and noteworthy expertise in public international law. The practice is experienced in investment treaty disputes and WTO matters, as well as economic sanctions and export control matters. It also handles countervailing duty investigations, customs disputes and government-to-government export contracts. The firm works for both government and major corporate clients.
Work Highlights
- Shin & Kim advised the Korean government on a WTO litigation against Japan in relation to Japan's export controls on materials used in the electronics industry.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shin & Kim have a strong ability to grasp the current situation, analyse problems and give directions."
"They possess very specialised knowledge."
"Shin & Kim have a strong ability to grasp the current situation, analyse problems and give directions."
"They possess very specialised knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Pak Hyomin is often sought out by governmental organisations for her expertise in international trade issues including WTO disputes, export control and financial sanctions.
Yoon Youngwon heads Shin & Kim's international trade and customs practice group. He offers substantial expertise in international arbitration and investor-state dispute settlements, as well as trade remedies and export control.
"He has expertise in trade remedies, economics and management and is very responsive to clients."
"He has the best expertise in solving international issues such as anti-dumping/countervailing duties and arbitration in Korea."
Kim Jae Hee is a partner who advises on a variety of matters, including anti-dumping disputes, export controls and WTO investigations. He is regularly called upon by several government ministries and agencies, and his client base also includes business corporations.
Ranked Lawyers at
Shin & Kim
South Korea
Members
Provided by Shin & Kim
Choon Cho
Jae Hee Kim
Jeong Soo Kang
Myoung-Seong Cho
Youngwon Yoon
Clients
Provided by Shin & Kim
Bank Mellat
Del Monte Fresh Produce (Korea) Ltd.
Hansol Paper Co., Ltd.
Hyundai Steel Corp
Korea Gas Corporation
Korea Trade Commission
Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)
Korea Western Power Co., Ltd.
Korea Wire Co., Ltd.
Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
LG Chem Ltd.
Lone Star Fund
Lotte Group
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
Republic of Korea
SK E&S Co., Ltd.
SK Group
Industries
Provided by Shin & Kim
Aerospace & Defence
Banks
Chemicals
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications