LAWYER PROFILE

Seong Joong Kim

Asia-Pacific 2026

Kim & Chang

Ranked in 1 practice area

International Trade

South Korea

6 years ranked

Contributions and articles

3 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by Kim & Chang

Practice Areas

International Trade & Customs and International Trade & Customs Litigation.

Career

Kim & Chang (2017-Present);

Office of Deputy Speaker, National Assembly (2016-2017);

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (2013-2016);

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (2008-2013).

Professional Memberships

Korean Bar.

Publications

Lexology Getting the Deal Through - ESG & Impact Investing 2022: Korea Chapter (Co-author, Law Business Research, 2021).

Personal

Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea (2008);

Graduate School of Law, Seoul National University (Completed Coursework, 1997);

Seoul National University (LL.B., 1995).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

International Trade - South Korea

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Kim Seong Joong draws on his prior experience as a government official at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy in South Korea. He is well placed to handle international trade dispute settlement mandates and represents clients in enforcement actions and investigations.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Seong Joong handles trade issues effectively and provides strong support.
International TradeChambers Asia & Pacific
He has strong proficiency in trade and economic security issues, including customs policies and supply chain matters. Collaboration is comfortable and tasks are carried out smoothly.
International TradeChambers Asia & Pacific