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Yulchon LLC

International Trade

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : South Korea

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Department’s Key Areas Include:

  • Free Trade Agreement (FTA)-related Consulting Service and Support of Export Companies


  • International Investment Agreement-related Consulting Service


  • Antidumping duty, countervailing duty and safeguard cases


  • WTO Dispute Case – Third Party Participation


  • WTO-related Consulting Service


  • Digital Trade


  • Intellectual Property Service 


  • Consulting Service on Transfer Pricing and International Trade 


  • Customs Audit Defense and Customs Appeal Service 


  • Customs-related Criminal Investigations 


  • Economic Sanctions Related Matters


  • Export Control Related Matters

Clients (9)

  • Burberry Limited
  • P&G Korea(Procter & Gamble)
  • Gucci Korea Inc.
  • Puma Korea Limited
  • Yokogawa Electric Corporation
  • Hyundai Engineering and Construction
  • Lush Limited
  • POSCO
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine

Industries (17)

  • Chemicals
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Construction & Materials
  • v
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

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International Trade - South Korea

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Yulchon has a respected legal practice in South Korea, widely recognised for its capabilities in handling economic sanctions, customs and export control matters. It offers a range of international trade expertise, from free trade agreements to trade safeguard measures. The firm is also adept at handling transfer pricing, trade remedies and appeals. It regularly assists with criminal investigations in relation to customs, foreign exchange and cross-border trade.

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Work Highlights

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  • Yulchon advised Amway Korea on its third Advance Customs Valuation Arrangement application.

Strengths

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  • The team proactively review areas of interest to clients and present alternatives and solutions.

    International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific

  • The Yulchon team have a combination of in-firm expertise and strong collaborative relationships with US law firms. The team are thoughtful and discerning in their analysis of complex matters.

    International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Tong-chan Shin
    Tong-chan Shin

    Tong-chan Shin

    Shin Tong-chan is particularly well known for his practice in advising domestic clients on economic sanctions issues involving a range of jurisdictions, including Iran, Russia and North Korea. He is equipped to advise private entities and governmental bodies.

    • Tong-chan understands his clients' needs and provides careful and well-reasoned advice. He is an excellent lawyer and a true pleasure to deal with.

      International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Tong-chan has a strong grasp of US economic sanctions and maintains very strong ties with clients.

      International Trade respondentAsia-Pacific
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South Korea

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