About

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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

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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) - South Korea

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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 represented KT in a case concerning alleged violations of the

    Telecommunications Business Act related to false and exaggerated

    advertising of bundled communications products.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Doil Son
3
Doil Son
Head of Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
3
Band 3

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 always responds promptly and shows exceptional dedication. Despite being the lead attorney, he is also directly involved in the actual work.

Seung Hyuck Han
4
Seung Hyuck Han
4
Band 4
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.

He has a strong understanding of the media industry and presents various insights.

Seung Hyuck combines deep legal knowledge with commercial acumen and has consistently driven outcomes aligned with our business priorities.

Sun Hee Kim
4
Sun Hee Kim
4
Band 4

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 the capabilities in handling global matters and excels at explaining Korean law to foreign headquarters. She is a highly competent lawyer with fluent English.

Sun Hee is a trusted adviser on all legal matters, ranging from data privacy and litigation to corporate governance.

Ranked Lawyers at
Yulchon LLC

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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)

Doil Son
3
Doil Son
Head of Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
3
Band 3
Seung Hyuck Han
4
Seung Hyuck Han
4
Band 4
Sun Hee Kim
4
Sun Hee Kim
4
Band 4

Members

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Chung Min Lee

Doil Son

Doil Son

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

Facebook

HP

KT

Korea Cable TV Association

Lotte Home Shopping

SK Telecom

Industries

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Aerospace & Defence

Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Charities / Not for Profit

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Government

Health Care

Insurance

Media

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Software & Computer Services

Sports

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Travel & Leisure