About

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.

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International Trade - South Korea

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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

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  • 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

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Notable Practitioners

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Hyomin Pak
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Hyomin Pak
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Band 3

Pak Hyomin is often sought out by governmental organisations for her expertise in international trade issues including WTO disputes, export control and financial sanctions.

Youngwon Yoon
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Youngwon Yoon
3
Band 3

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.

Jae Hee Kim
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Jae Hee Kim
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Up and Coming

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.

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South Korea

International Trade

Hyomin Pak
3
Hyomin Pak
3
Band 3
Youngwon Yoon
3
Youngwon Yoon
3
Band 3
Jae Hee Kim
U
Jae Hee Kim
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Choon Cho

Hyomin Pak

Jeong Soo Kang

Myoung-Seong Cho

Youngwon Yoon

Clients

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Asiana Airlines

Bank Mellat

Baring Private Equity Asia

Daelim Corporation

Del Monte Fresh Produce (Korea) Ltd.

Google Korea LLC

Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd.

Hyundai Steel Corp

Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Korea Electric Power Corporation

Korea Gas Corporation

Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)

Korea Western Power Co., Ltd.

Korea Wire Co., Ltd.

Lone Star

Lotte Group

Ministry of Economy and Finance

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

NEXTEEL Co., Ltd.

NH Investment & Securities Co., Ltd.

Republic of Korea

SK E&S Co., Ltd.

SK Group

SK Networks Co., Ltd

SL Paper & Pack

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Industries

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Aerospace & Defence

Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Chemicals

Construction & Materials

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Forestry & Paper

Government

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation