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Junghyun Hwang

Junghyun Hwang

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

Junghyun Hwang primarily practices in the areas of Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Technology∙Media∙Telecommunication Litigation, Data Protection & Privacy, Data Protection & Privacy Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Corporate.

Mr. Hwang was admitted to the Korean Bar and finished the legal training program at the Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea in 2013. He received his bachelor degree in law from the Yonsei University in 2010.

Career

Shin & Kim LLC (2017–Present)

Lee & Ko (2013–2017)

Judicial Research & Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea (2011–2013)

Professional Memberships

Korean Bar

Work Highlights

Advised a global IT company in relation to the National Assembly audit

Advised a global IT company in relation to the National Assembly audit

Advised a domestic mobile carrier in relation to the Personal Information Protection Act

Advised a domestic mobile carrier in relation to a data leakage incident

Advised a client on the establishment/operation of an AI datacenter

Education

Yonsei University College of Law

LL.B.

2010

Languages Spoken

Korean, English

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Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) - South Korea

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Hwang Junghyun advises foreign technology and internet companies on regulatory and compliance matters and is equipped to assist clients with responding to regulators' inquiries. His practice is primarily focused on telecommunications, broadcasting, IT, personal data and general corporate matters.

Strengths

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  • He understands the business objectives of the clients and supports their commercial success while minimising legal risk.

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  • He has a strong understanding of the requested content and presents high-quality analysis and suggestions.

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South Korea

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