LAWYER PROFILE

Myoung Jae Chung

Asia-Pacific 2026

Kim & Chang

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Capital Markets

South Korea

17 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

South Korea

1 year ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by Kim & Chang

Practice Areas

Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance & Shareholder Disputes, and Private Equity.

Career

Kim & Chang (2000-Present);

Lecturer, Judicial Research and Training Institute, Supreme Court of Korea (2009-2014);

International Lawyer, Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, New York (2005-2006);

Judge, Seoul Northern District Court (1999-2000);

Judge Advocate, Republic of Korea Army (1996-1999).

Professional Memberships

Korean Bar;

Member, Corporate Review Committee of Korea Exchange (2015-2019);

Member, Delisting Review Committee of Korea Exchange (2009-2013).

Publications

Korean Mandatory Tender Offer Proposal Reflects Drive for Minority Shareholder Protection (Co-author, IFLR, 2025);

International Capital Markets and Securities Regulation: Korea chapter (Co-author, Thomson Reuters, 2025);

Discovering the South Korean IPO Market (Co-author, IFLR, 2022);

International Capital Markets and Securities Regulation: Korea chapter (Co-author, Thomson Reuters, 2021);

Getting the Deal Through - Initial Public Offerings: Korea Chapter (Law Business Research, 2015);

Corporation Law Commentary (Co-author, Bobmunsa, 2013, 2016, 2019).

Personal

University of Pennsylvania Law School (LL.M., 2005);

Seoul National University (LL.B., 1993).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Capital Markets - South Korea

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Myoung Jae Chung is considered to be a highly active and respected lawyer within both the equity and debt capital markets spheres, frequently assisting clients with IPOs, share sales, and off-trading-hours block trade and notes issuances.

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Corporate/M&A - South Korea

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Myoung Jae Chung is an attorney at Kim & Chang's investment management practice. He focuses on cross-border M&A transactions, in addition to boasting a noted capital markets practice.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

MJ Chung is one of the most respected corporate lawyers in the domestic legal circle. He strikes a fine balance between providing prudent advice and understanding business needs.
Capital MarketsChambers Asia & Pacific
Myoung Jae Chung has a lot of work experience, which contributes to his extensive expertise. He is especially experienced in IPO-related matters.
Capital MarketsChambers Asia & Pacific