Greetings from Yulchon's New Leadership Team
As Yulchon enters a new era, we are proud to introduce our newly appointed leadership team, united in its commitment to building a premier law firm defined by trust, innovation, strategic growth, and international excellence.
A Bold Vision for the Future
Seok Hoon Kang, who has served as one of three Co-Managing Partners since 2019, has been appointed Chairman and Managing Partner of the firm. Supporting him are newly appointed Managing Partners Doil Son and Yong Pyo Yeom.
"Yulchon strives to be a premier law firm, not just a top-ranked one in numbers. Rankings are often determined by short-term quantitative metrics such as revenue or the number of lawyers. However, true excellence goes beyond in numbers. A premier law firm is defined by two fundamental values: the unwavering trust, recognition, and satisfaction of our clients—earned through the highest quality of legal services—and a firm culture that fosters the mindset and dedication of our professionals to uphold this standard. It is the qualitative growth of these values that sets a truly distinguished law firm apart."
- Seok Hoon Kang, Chairman and Managing Partner
"The new leadership team will implement a range of measures to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen strategic planning, driving our vision of becoming a premier law firm. We are committed to significantly expanding our specialized teams in emerging industries such as artificial intelligence, energy, and aerospace. Additionally, we will further enhance our international capabilities to better serve both domestic and global clients."
- Doil Son and Yong Pyo Yeom, Managing Partners
New Leadership, New Perspectives
This leadership transition ushers in a new generation of practice group leaders, bringing fresh energy and deep expertise across key sectors. Our goal is to foster seamless collaboration within the firm and provide cutting-edge legal solutions that anticipate and address our clients' evolving needs.
Key Practice Group Commitments:
Antitrust/Competition - Jeong Keun Yun
With the anticipated tightening of antitrust regulations in sectors such as subcontracting, retail, and emerging industries in 2025, Yulchon's Antitrust & Competition Group is committed to providing the highest level of expertise and risk management capabilities. By maintaining a precise understanding of industry dynamics, we will continue to deliver strategic legal solutions that empower our clients to navigate regulatory complexities with confidence.
Corporate & Finance - Young Su Shin, Jae Hyun Park
The Korean M&A market is projected to experience a notable uptick in deal activity this year, particularly in transactions driven by corporate restructuring and management disputes. Drawing on our deep sectoral insight and end-to-end advisory capabilities, we will provide forward-looking, strategic counsel – anticipating our clients' evolving objectives and positioning them for long-term success.
Dispute Resolution - Jae Keun Lee, Jung Han Oh
We are building a more structured and efficient system that enhances professional growth while fostering seamless collaboration. Our goal is to be the first choice for clients facing complex disputes by earning their trust through consistent excellence.
IP & Technology - Doil Son
With a deep understanding of rapidly evolving industries like AI, energy, and aerospace, we are strengthening our industry-focused teams to provide tailored legal solutions. Yulchon is committed to being a trusted business partner, helping clients navigate global market complexities.
Labor & Employment - Sang Wook Cho
We aim to provide comprehensive legal services across litigation, domestic advisory, and international client support. Expanding into emerging areas such as workplace safety and labor investigations, we are positioning Yulchon as the go-to firm for innovative employment solutions.
Real Estate & Construction - Nam Ho Kim
Real estate downturn is expected to heighten project financing risks and construction cost disputes this year. The government may ease land use regulations or revise development laws. Yulchon will adapt proactively to industry and regulatory changes to deliver high-quality services. Our team of dedicated professionals will continue delivering top-tier legal services across all areas of real estate and construction law.
Tax - Young Joon Chun, Kun Jai Kim
Recognized as a market leader in tax law, Yulchon is broadening its scope beyond traditional tax services to include compliance advisory, legislative strategy, and global tax planning. With a new generation of leadership, our team is positioned to provide agile and innovative solutions in an unpredictable economic landscape.
Looking Ahead
Yulchon's new leadership is dedicated to building a future where strategic innovation, international capability, and client trust remain at the core of everything we do. As we embrace this transformation, we invite our global clients and partners to join us on this journey.
Thank you for your continued trust and support.
Yulchon LLC
