Kook Hyun Yoo
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
Senior Statespeople : Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime
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Senior Statespeople
About
Provided by Kook Hyun Yoo
Practice Areas
Corporate Investigations & White Collar Defense.
Career
Kim & Chang (1999-Present);
Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Daejeon and Suwon District Prosecutors’ Offices (1997-1999);
Senior Prosecutor, Suwon and Seoul District Prosecutors’ Offices (1993-1995);
Chief, Korea Delegation to UN Human Rights Commission (1991-1992);
Director, Human Rights Division, Ministry of Justice (1990-1993);
Prosecutor, Daegu/Seoul/Suwon District Prosecutors’ Offices (1979-1990).
Professional Memberships
Korean Bar.
Publications
Human Rights in Korea (1992);
International Trade Conflict and Export Regulations (1985).
Personal
George Washington University Law Center (LL.M., 1984);
Graduated School of Law, Seoul National University (M.A., 1976);
Seoul National University (B.A., 1973).
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Yoo Kook Hyun is a revered lawyer in the South Korean white-collar crime space. His role involves acting on criminal defence matters on behalf of Korean and international conglomerates, drawing on experience acquired over a 30-year legal career.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is a well-respected elder statesman."
"He is a well-respected elder statesman."