Bae, Kim & Lee LLC has deep knowledge of the key legislation relating to financial services, including the Electronic Financial Transactions Act and Specialised Credit Finance Business Act. Additionally, the practice provides guidance to clients on digital assets and financial data security matters. Practice head Jong Baek Park is recognised as an authority on cryptocurrency work, while Juho Hoon adds expertise in online financial transactions and information security. Hyobong Kim provides support to clients on the navigation of government regulation and legislative developments in the digital finance and virtual asset sectors. Jae In Lee concentrates his practice on financial regulation and authorisations of financial institutions.

Kim & Chang's financial regulation and compliance department remains ‘very close to the pulse on regulatory developments’, and is experienced in financial authorities’ audits and investigations, business licensing processes, mergers and acquisitions of financial institutions, and electronic finance and data protection. Co-head Kye Sung Chung is a seasoned advisor on financial regulatory matters, while co-head Sang Hwan Lee‘s broad practice features mergers and acquisitions of financial institutions, securities laws and regulations, and banking. Chan Moon Park acts on a varied stream of work, including banking and securities regulations, and mergers and acquisitions in the industry. Gye-Jeong Kim is sought after for cross-border issues in the area of fintech, privacy, and data security.

Regarded as ‘uniquely well-positioned at the intersection of financial regulation, blockchain technology, and institutional infrastructure’, Lee & Ko‘s team is a first port of call for clients in emerging fields such as fintech, digital finance, security token offerings, and responsibilities mapping. The practice is jointly led of Taekyoung Kwon, with prior experience from the Financial Supervisory Service and a practice spanning financial company inspections and unfair trade practices, and Woo Young Choi, who chiefly concentrates on cryptocurrency regulatory response and related litigation. Han Kyung Lee advises on compliance, regulatory issues, and response strategies related to FSS inspections and sanctions, whereas Hyeong-Min YOO acts for banks, insurance, and mutual savings banks in regulatory and compliance mandates. Seong Hwan Ju specialises in traditional financial regulation.

Yulchon is home to financial regulation and technology experts, with experience advising supervisory organisations, fintech companies, and financial companies. The practice is well-equipped to address key areas in the market,  including traditional financial regulations, regulatory issues relating to ICT, fintech-related investments, and cryptocurrencies. Practice head Doil Son is a name of note in data protection, cybersecurity, blockchain and cryptocurrencies, while co-head Young Su Shin is called upon by financial institutions to advise on trust, approvals, and permits. With a background in the Financial Services Commission, Si Mok Kim lends his expertise on regulations, authorisation and approval, and fintech-related matters, and Tae Yeun Kim focuses on financial regulatory and operational issues, including inspection and sanctions of financial institutions.

Shin & Kim fields a robust digital finance and fintech offering that is sought after by a client roster consisting of fintech companies, virtual asset exchanges, and platform operators. Department head Hyun-Il Hwang is an active advisor in the team, advising clients on regulatory matters involving virtual assets, fintech business models, and AI-based financial innovations. Jaecheong Oh maintains a varied stream of regulatory and transactional mandates, spanning electronic financial services and licensing of fintech companies.

Having established a digital finance centre in 2024 to enable the firm to advise on digital finance and virtual assets, Yoon & Yang LLC provides guidance on financial regulations, IP, and new technologies. Hwan Jun Heo oversees the financial regulations practice team, with extensive experience developed from his former role at the Financial Supervisory Service. Seung Jae Yeon adds additional expertise in financial regulation, while Hye Jin Hwang covers disputes on finance, securities, and insurance.