Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
Band 3
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Yulchon’s TMT Practice Group is equipped with unparalleled expertise in the telecommunications, media, and technology (TMT) sector. Our team consists of competent attorneys well-versed in TMT regulations, IT and security experts, as well as policy and administrative specialists who have held important positions within governmental bodies such as the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), Korea Communications Commission (KCC), Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), Financial Services Commission (FSC), and Financial Supervisory Services (FSS). Our team has built a reputation as a trusted advisor for both domestic and international clients, who are major players within the TMT sector.
Expanding beyond the conventional boundaries of the TMT sector, our expertise extends into the new technologies catalyzed by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. From artificial intelligence (AI) and Big Data to cloud computing, fintech, blockchain, e-commerce, mobility solutions, and gaming, we deliver comprehensive and distinguished legal advisory services to address multifaceted challenges faced by our clients, including corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, antitrust measures, IP, corporate tax disputes, and labor issues.
Chambers Review
Yulchon has a well-reputed advisory practice in South Korea, which is well equipped to handle a broad spectrum of TMT legal work. The team embraces complex regulatory matters, M&A transactions, data privacy issues and licence applications. The practice is also increasingly active in matters related to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. It advises major national telecommunications companies, new entrants to the market and household-name multinational companies.
Work Highlights
- Yulchon advised Netflix Services Korea on its original series, A Killer Paradox, from initial planning and development to addressing copyright issues and unfair competition.
Strengths
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"Yulchon is simply outstanding. They have tremendous knowledge and judgement and are incredibly responsive."
"They are prompt in response and would work their best to meet the client's timeline."
"Yulchon is simply outstanding. They have tremendous knowledge and judgement and are incredibly responsive."
"They are prompt in response and would work their best to meet the client's timeline."
Notable Practitioners
Son Doil heads Yulchon's TMT practice and is active in a range of corporate, licensing and regulatory matters in South Korea involving clients in the TMT sector. He is particularly noted for his handling of data privacy issues and acquisition of licences.
"He is a very thoughtful lawyer who gets what matters to the client and the bottom line and understands the bigger picture."
"He is a fabulous lawyer."
Han Seung Hyuck is known for his expertise providing advice on competition law matters arising in the TMT sector. He has represented clients before several regulatory agencies, including the Korean Fair Trade Commission, the Korean Communications Commission and the Ministry of Science and ICT.
"Seung Hyuck has knowledge and accurate judgement. There is also a sense of speed in the work process."
Kim Sun Hee is highly praised by the market and clients for her knowledge of data protection and issues related to new technologies.
"She has a good eye for detail as well as the big picture. She is also good at playing out the next steps that will happen."
"I really enjoy working with her. She is always reliable. Her English is perfect, so it is helpful when we have calls outside Korea."
Ranked Lawyers at
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South Korea
Members
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Chung Min Lee
Head of Department
Il Hyun Park
Jong Cheol Lee
Kum Ju Son
Mun Hui Kim
Seung Jin Heo
Sun Hee Kim
Yong Min Lee
Clients
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Agoda
CMB
Cisco
Dell
HP
KT
Korea Cable TV Association
Lotte Home Shopping
SK Telecom
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