Bae, Kim & Lee LLC has cemented its reputation as a powerhouse in the capital markets space, and the department remains active in high-profile IPOs, public offerings and debt securities. The team also receives a varied stream of instructions on programme set-ups and takedowns, green bonds and block trades. Eui Jong Chung has a proven track record in domestic and foreign issuances of securities, acquisition finance and project finance, while Jeong-Hoon Lee is a leading name for IPOs. Heesug Chung oversees corporate financing, foreign direct investment, acquisition finance and project finance, and Yelim Hyon works closely with issuers and investment banks on an array of securities transactions, as well as public and private offerings.

Issuers, underwriters and investors regularly turn to Kim & Chang’s capital market practice for a one-stop service on equity and bond offerings, as well as hybrid instruments and derivatives. Kye Sung Chung oversees the team, which includes Myoung Jae Chung, who brings deep knowledge of IPOs and other equity offerings in overseas and domestic markets. With additional finance acumen, Seung Jae Yoo is a key contact for foreign and domestic financial institutions on capital markets work. Tae Min Yun regularly advises a broad client roster of domestic and foreign financial institutions and securities companies. Hyungjune An is experienced in capital market regulations and equity and debt offerings. Chang Hyeon Ko left the firm in March 2025.

Lee & Ko has a well-established reputation as an expert advisor on cross-border capital market transactions across a variety of industries. On the DCM front, the team is experienced with debt instrument transactions across major markets, such as Samurai Bonds and Eurobonds. Spearheading the team, Hyunjoo Oh is an authority on structured capital market products, licensing and disputes. Jun Woo Cho has been engaged in high-profile listings on the Korean Exchange, while Seung-A Hyun covers international and domestic debt offerings, spanning from sovereign bonds to policy bank issuances. Jiseon KIM has developed a broad equity capital markets practice, covering convertible bonds, exchangeable bonds and IPOs. Kyuhyeok Choi supports Korean institutional banks and conglomerates in international debt offerings.

Shin & Kim is known for its expertise in high-profile IPOs, representing issuers across various industries, as well as its ongoing activity in REIT offerings. Regarded as ‘one of the top experts in capital markets’, department head Tae-Yong Seo is highly active in IPOs and bond issuances. Jong-Uk Lee is noted for his work on asset-backed securities and covered bond deals in or pertaining to Korea. Yong Jin Park is sought after by domestic and foreign clients on both equity and debt market transactions, particularly noted for his work on domestic and overseas bond issuances. Kevin (Woo Hyuk) Choi advises global financial institutions, conglomerates and asset management companies on IPOs, debt issuances and fund registrations. Hyeongeun Yoon acts on IPOs and domestic and international securities offerings. Seongkoo Cheong joined from Kim & Chang in September 2024.

Yoon & Yang LLC offers key services in the capital markets space, including IPOs on the Korean Exchange, convertible bonds, hybrid securities and regulatory advice. Sang-Hyun Ahn, Hyun Suk Jung and Sung Woon Kang oversee the team. Kang possesses knowledge of public and private offerings, both in Korea and internationally, as well as experience in reviewing eligibility for listing. Sung Bin Jhung offers advice on compliance regulations associated with the Korean Exchange.

Yulchon is sought by issuers, underwriters and investors for its comprehensive offering across regulatory compliance, transaction structuring and execution of a variety of capital market transactions. Young Su Shin and Jae Hyun Park jointly lead the team, which includes Gun Kim, who acts on stocks and bond issuances, and Kyu Sik Kim, who focuses on securitisation. Gunhee Kim specialises in debt capital markets, regularly advising on bond and note issuances.

Jipyong LLC‘s capital markets group is geared to support clients on initial public offerings, with recent activity on the listing of companies on the KOSDAQ market. Heading the group is Joong Sung Ahn, who combines a background in M&A, private equity and financial regulation with knowledge of IPOs on the Korean Exchange. Haeng-Gyu Lee is a go-to contact for Korean companies seeking listings on international exchanges, as well as on listings on the Korea Exchange. Min Ah Seo is noted for her support on a range of mandates.