SOUTH KOREA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Woojong William Kim, Sang Hoon Lee and Seyoung Kang Lee & Ko Lee & Ko is a prominent full-service law firm in South Korea, established in 1977, with a well-regarded reputation across multiple legal disciplines. Its em - ployment law practice group stands out as one of the largest single-firm teams in the country, staffed by specialists focused on labour and employment matters. The group advises on a broad spectrum of issues, including individual employment relationships (eg, contracts, terminations, wage disputes) and col - lective labour relations (eg, collective bargaining,
strikes, crisis management). Serving both multina - tional and domestic clients, focusing on depth and long-term relations with clients to ensure deeper and more practical support based on the client’s history of issues and developments, the group has a proven track record in handling labour aspects of significant transactions. Led by prominent employment lawyers with over 35 years of experience and supported by a top-tier foreign practice, the team is widely respected in South Korea’s employment law landscape.
Authors
Woojong William Kim is a partner and foreign-licensed attorney at Lee & Ko, a leading South Korean law firm, where he serves in the employment and labour practice group. With extensive experience, he advises
Seyoung Kang is a partner at Lee & Ko, a distinguished South Korean law firm, within its employment law practice group. With extensive experience in labour and employment law, he advises domestic and
multinational corporations on a wide range of employment and labour law matters, including contract reviews, compliance investigations, non- compete enforcement, and multi-year labour-union strategies. Recognised for his practical and strategic approach, Mr Kim delivers tailored solutions to complex legal challenges. Fluent in Korean and English, he is a trusted advisor to clients navigating South Korea’s employment law landscape, consistently earning accolades for his expertise.
multinational clients on employment contracts, workplace compliance, terminations, and collective bargaining. Mr Kang is recognised for his expertise in occupational injury cases, industrial accident matters, and support regarding the Serious Accident Punishment Act. A skilled practitioner and litigator, he contributes significantly to the firm’s reputation as a leader in South Korea’s employment law field.
Sang Hoon Lee is a senior partner at Lee & Ko, a prominent South Korean law firm. With over 30 years of experience, he specialises in labour and employment law, advising major domestic and multinational clients,
including Samsung Electronics, on individual and collective labour disputes, contract negotiations, and compliance matters. Mr Lee’s expertise extends to policy development, bolstered by his leadership of the firm’s labour law research institute. Known for his deep knowledge and pragmatic counsel, he is a highly respected figure in South Korea’s legal community, adept at resolving complex employment issues.
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