To both domestic and multinational companies operating in Korea, Kim & Chang is positioned as a one-stop shop for TMT services across transactional, regulatory, and contentious work. Practice head Dong Shik Choi is a leading name in telecoms and broadcasting transactions, as well as on regulatory investigations and compliance. With a prior background working in Korean regulatory agencies, Min Chul Park lends his regulatory expertise to clients on regulatory investigations and service launches. Seong-Hyeon Bang maintains a client roster comprising international and domestic telecoms carriers, software companies, and mobile service manufacturers. Jung-Chull Lee chiefly focuses on TMT transactions, particularly advising multinational companies within the software, mobile games, and e-commerce sectors. Hyun Kyu Lee acts for a broad client base on telecoms and broadcasting regulation mandates, and San Kang supports multinational companies on regulatory investigations.
TMT: local firms in South Korea
Kim & Chang
Praxisleiter:
Dong Shik Choi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Min Chul Park; Seong-Hyeon Bang; Jung-Chull Lee; Hyun Kyu Lee; San Kang; Hyo-Sang Kim
Referenzen
‘The team provides advice from a variety of angles and provides complete advice even in tight time frames and high-pressure situations. With a considerable amount of accumulated experience as an asset, they provide appropriate advice in both theoretical and practical matters.’
‘What sets Kim & Chang’s TMT practice apart, when compared to other law firms, is its bench of specialists, each possessing a granular, practical understanding of their respective TMT sub-sectors and the ability to leverage powerful industry networks.’
‘We have been very impressed working with Hyo-Sang Kim. What truly distinguishes him is his ability to stay ahead of the curve. He consistently tracks regulatory and legislative developments affecting our industries.’
Kernmandanten
Netflix, Inc.
Ebay Inc.
SSG.COM
Uber Technologies, Inc.
LG Uplus Corp.
Hybe Co., Ltd.
Alibaba
Microsoft Corporation
KT Corporation
Oracle Corporation
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented eBay in its sale of equity interest in Apollo Korea Inc., which holds 100% of Gmarket Inc., to Ascent Equity Partners.
- Represented Uber group in the transaction involving the transfer of Tmobi’s exit from UT LLC (JV between Uber B.V. and Tmobi), including the purchase of Tmobi’s UT LLC shares by Uber B.V.
- Represented Netflix in a lawsuit brought by Cooperative Village Baby Garden and others who sought a preliminary injunction to prevent Netflix from screening of a documentary program titled “In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal” as well as damages.
Lee & Ko
With comprehensive services covering transactional, regulatory, and contentious work, Lee & Ko continues to attract clients to its roster of notable names from a range of industries including broadcasting and entertainment, e-commerce, and finance. Overseeing the group, Hwan Kyoung Ko is the key figure on emerging technologies including AI, big data, and cryptocurrencies, while Kwang Bae Park is recognised for his aptitude advising telecoms and IT companies on satellite services and regulatory issues relating to internet services. Sunghee Chae concentrates on IT-related regulations, while Il Shin Lee supports the team on TMT mandates from the financial services, automotive, and insurance sectors.
Praxisleiter:
Hwan Kyoung Ko
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kwang Bae Park; Sunghee Chae; Chae Young Kim; Il Shin Lee
Referenzen
‘Kwang Bae Park is client-friendly, flexible, and responsive.‘
‘What has consistently set this team apart is not only the depth of its technical knowledge in its field, but also the unwavering commitment to ensuring that the matters entrusted to them are resolved in the right way, with the client’s best interests at the forefront at all times.’
‘Lee & Ko’s TMT team stands out from other law firms by its unwavering commitment to understanding the client’s perspective and tailoring its services to meet those needs. The team combines deep domain knowledge with extensive experience and collaborates seamlessly with other practice groups within the firm.’
Kernmandanten
LG Electronics Inc.
Samsung Securities Co., Ltd.
Worldcoin Foundation
Marriott International, Inc.
Volkswagen Group Korea
Kakao Pay Corp.
Korean Air
Hyundai Motor Company
KIA Corporation
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.
Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.
NAVER Corp.
NAVER FINANCIAL
NAVER WEBTOON
COINONE Inc.
Dreamline Co., Ltd.
Woori Bank
Tein CC (Trans Eurasia Information Network Cooperation Center)
Globalstar, Inc.
Spoon Labs, Inc.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised SK Telecom on the launch of its Generative AI services, including supporting on regulatory review by Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission regarding data privacy and telecommunications secrecy.
- Represented Dunamu, operator of Korean crypto exchange Upbit, in a lawsuit brought by executives of Hashed. The plaintiffs sought damages following the Terra-Luna collapse, claiming Dunamu’s suspension of deposits and withdrawals caused financial loss.
Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
Bae, Kim & Lee LLC‘s TMT team is well-equipped to advise a wide array of industries, including social media, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce, on a variety of mandates. Group head Taeuk Kang is the key adviser to domestic and international clients on a wide scope of TMT areas, including the data protection, AI, and gaming sectors. Kwang Hyun Ryoo is well known in the market for telecom regulation, data protection, and online platform work, while Ji Yeon Park chiefly focuses on broadcast and emerging technology regulations. The team also benefits from Juho Yoon‘s personal and credit information security expertise.
Praxisleiter:
Taeuk Kang
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kwang Hyun Ryoo; Ji Yeon Park; Juho Yoon; Jong Yoon Kim
Referenzen
‘They are incredibly responsive, sophisticated, and provide good value.’
‘Juho Yoon stands apart. He is extremely responsive and business-focused in his legal advice. He is a great partner.’
‘The differentiating factor in my experience between Bae Kim & Lee LLC and competitors is the degree of practicality in their product. Their in-depth legal knowledge is clear, but the added value comes from their ability to contextualise the legal theory and offer practical mitigations to legal risk.’
Kernmandanten
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Netflix, inc
Johnson & Johnson (Kenvue)
DeepSeek
AliExpress
Bytedance Ltd.
Coupang
Beijing Roborock Technology Co., Ltd.
LG Uplus
Korea Telecom
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised on platform regulation and data privacy issues arising from investigations into TikTok Lite by the KCC and PIPC, helping ensure continued service in Korea amid growing regulatory scrutiny.
- Advised on data privacy and AI governance issues in connection with the PIPC’s investigation into DeepSeek, facilitating a cooperative resolution that led to the service’s voluntary suspension and planned relaunch in compliance with Korean regulations.
- Advised on privacy compliance and regulatory defense for Netflix in Korea, successfully resolving numerous investigations by agencies such as the PIPC and KISA without penalties amid increased scrutiny tied to its expanding service offerings.
Shin & Kim
Shin & Kim‘s reach was extended with the arrival of Eugene Kim and Wonseok Lee, from Kim & Chang and Yulchon, respectively, adding to a versatile team of practitioners with particular strength in the telecoms sector and policy advisory work. Sinook Kang spearheads the team, chiefly concentrating on broadcast, telecoms, and cyberspace matters. Joe Juneyoung Jang is geared to support on ICT-related fields, spanning from spectrum regulation to data protection. Yeon Ah Chung is a specialist in emerging technology issues, including AI, big data, and the metaverse, while Junghyun Hwang intervenes on administrative, civil, and criminal mandates.
Praxisleiter:
Sinook Kang
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Joe Juneyoung Jang; Yeon Ah Chung; Jeong Ho Ahn; Wonseok Lee; Hyein Lee; Eugene Kim; Junghyun Hwang
Referenzen
‘One of Shin & Kim’s greatest strengths that sets it apart from other law firms is its ability to provide in-depth legal advice that goes beyond the surface-level questions posed by clients. Rather than simply responding to the legal issues raised, Shin&Kim proactively identifies potential risks that clients may not have considered and offers insights accordingly.’
‘The most satisfying aspect of their service is its prompt response time. For legal advice to be truly helpful in decision-making, it must be delivered in a timely manner, and they have consistently met deadlines, even under tight schedules.’
‚The expertise and experience of the team are outstanding compared to other law firms.‘
Kernmandanten
Coupang
Roblox Corporation
Naver
KT Corporation
Google Korea LLC
LG Uplus Corp.
SK Telecom
Tencent
Airbnb
Alibaba Group
Swing
D’Live
NS Home Shopping
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised on the establishment of a JV between Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group and Apollo Korea.
- Represented ModeTour’s on Personal Information Protection Commission’s investigation into ModeTour data breach.
Yoon & Yang LLC
With capabilities spanning information security, environmental regulatory responses, and AI, the Yoon & Yang LLC team support clients on a variety of mandates. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Kwang-Wook Lee, who specialises in issues relating to emerging technologies, and Keun Woo Lee, who focuses on privacy protection and trade secrets protection. Sugyoung Yi‘s practice centres on broadcasting and communications mandates.
Praxisleiter:
Kwang-Wook Lee; Keun Woo Lee
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sugyoung Yi
Referenzen
‘Sugyoung Yi is a seasoned partner who provides pragmatic solutions, based on her rich experience from the tech regulators.’
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising SK Telecom related to the personal information leakage accident
- Representing Eugene ENT and Eugene Group in the litigation filed by YTN’s labor union which was against Eugene ENT becoming the largest contributor
- Representing the top-three broadcasting companies (KBS, SBS, and MBC) in the litigation filed against JTBC for disposal of suspension of bidding
Yulchon
Yulchon’s TMT group combines industry knowledge with multidisciplinary legal capabilities, enabling it to advise on matters spanning emerging technologies, data privacy compliance, and telecoms regulation. Doil Son heads up the group and has a well-rounded practice covering mergers and acquisitions within the tech, big data, and data privacy sectors. Seung Hyuck Han’s practice sits at the intersection of TMT and competition law, whereas Sun Hee Kim is a reference for e-commerce and telecoms businesses on data privacy. Mun Hui Kim advises broadcasters and OTT platforms on legal issues relating to broadcasting, sports, and entertainment management. So Jung Kim adds a combination of antitrust and TMT expertise to the team.
Praxisleiter:
Doil Son
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Seung Hyuck Han; Sun Hee Kim; Mun Hui Kim; So Jung Kim; Yong Min Lee; Yoo Jung Hur
Referenzen
‘Sun Hee Kim is an expert, possesses integrity, and has a trustworthy personality.’
‘I recommend Yulchon for matters in the pharmaceutical and patent fields. They are highly professional, provide timely and well-considered legal advice, and offer proactive assistance.’
‘I recommend Attorney Yong Min Lee. He responds in a timely manner and has exceptional expertise in the fields of patents and trademarks.’
Kernmandanten
LG Uplus Corp.
KT Corporation
Korea Football Association
Naver
AWS
Samsung
Alipay
Cisco
Dell
SK Hynix
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised and represented a client in a Korea Fair Trade Commission investigation into alleged collusion among Korea’s three major mobile carriers.
- Represented a client in Korea Communications Commission investigation into alleged violations of the Telecommunications Business Act for false and exaggerated advertising of bundled communications products.
- Advised the Korea Football Association on the renewal of broadcasting rights contracts between Korea Football Association and TV Chosun for Korean National Football Team and Korea Cup matches.