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Kook Hyun YOO

Kook Hyun YOO

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Kim & Chang
 Kim & Chang

Ranked in 1 practice area

Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime

South Korea

12 years ranked

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Provided by Kim & Chang

Asia-Pacific

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).

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Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime - South Korea

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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.
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South Korea

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