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LIN NewsCurrent Status of LIN Experts' Appointments by Institutions in the 2nd Quarter of 2025Recent external appointments of LIN’s legal experts are as follows: Attorney Eun Seok PARK Appointed as Member of the Financial Security Advisory Committee of the Financial Security Institute Eun Seok PARK, an attorney at LIN, was appointed as a member of the Financial Security Advisory Committee of the Financial Security Institute on May 15, 2025 (term: May 15, 2025 to Apr. 30, 2027). The Financial Security Institute, Korea’s sole financial security specialized organization established in 2015, has continuously strived to contribute to the enhancement of the convenience of financial users and the development of the financial industry by creating a safe and reliable financial environment through the performance of comprehensive financial security tasks. As a safe financial environment has become an essential foundation for the development of the financial industry, Attorney Park will faithfully perform his duties as a member of the Financial Security Advisory Committee to help the Financial Security Institute solidify the trust of financial users and realize a more convenient and safe financial future. Attorney Yong Gap KIM Reappointed as a Member of the Trade Commission’s Intellectual Property Advisory Group Yong Gap KIM, an attorney at LIN, was appointed as a member of the Intellectual Property Advisory Group of the Trade Commission on June 9, 2025 (term: Jun. 9, 2025 to Jun. 8, 2027). Since its establishment in 1987, the Trade Commission has been Korea’s sole trade remedy agency, working to protect domestic industries from unfair foreign competition and establish a fair trade order. Through investigations into unfair trade practices, such as dumping, granting of subsidies, and intellectual property infringement, based on international trade norms, it prevents damage to domestic industries and contributes to creating a healthy trade ecosystem. Attorney KIM will do his best to ensure effective trade security for domestic companies in an increasingly complex trade environment during his term as a member of the Trade Commission's Intellectual Property Rights Advisory Group. Attorney Yong Gap KIM Reappointed as an Advisory Attorney to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety Yong Gap KIM, an attorney at LIN, was appointed as an advisory attorney to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety on August 8, 2025 (term: August 8, 2025 to August 7, 2027). The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is an organization established to protect the daily lives of the public by enhancing professional capabilities in the food and drug sector, advancing the benefits of cutting-edge technology, and predicting and preemptively responding to risks. As a legal advisor to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Attorney KIM will do his best to faithfully reflect the needs for customized policies in the food and drug sectors and carefully protect public health and safety. In addition, based on his legal expertise, he will actively support the promotion of innovation and services, make regulations the foundation for industrial competitiveness, and faithfully perform his role as a trusted legal advisor. Attorney Yong Gap KIM Appointed as a Member of the Regulatory Review Committee of the Ministry of Science and ICT Yong Gap KIM, an attorney atLIN, was appointed as a member of the Regulatory Review Committee of the Ministry of Science and ICT on May 27, 2025 (term: May 27, 2025 to May 26, 2027). Since its launch in 2017, the Ministry of Science and ICT has been working tirelessly with the vision of helping the nation become a global science and technology powerhouse and a digital model. As a key government agency, it aims to strengthen national research and development capabilities by revitalizing research, nurturing excellent talent, establishing a leading foundation for the 4th Industrial Revolution, and creating a science and technology innovation ecosystem. As technology rapidly evolves and digital transformation accelerates, Attorney KIM will do his best to ensure fairness and transparency in science, technology, information and communication policies and to strengthen national research and development capabilities as a member of the Regulatory Review Committee of the Ministry of Science and ICT. Attorney Eung Jun JEON Reappointed as a Member of Trade Commission’s Intellectual Property Advisory Group Eung Jun JEON, an attorney at LIN, was reappointed as a member of the Trade Commission’s Intellectual Property Advisory Group effective June 9, 2025. Since its launch in 1987, the Trade Commission has been Korea’s sole trade remedy agency, and has been continuously working to protect domestic industries and establish a fair trade order through fair investigations into issues such as dumping, granting of subsidies, and intellectual property rights infringement in accordance with international trade norms. Attorney JEON will diligently work to present practical response measures so that domestic companies can be protected from intellectual property rights-related disputes and trade damages in the complex and rapidly changing global trade environment. Attorney Eung Jun JEON Reappointed as a Member of the Personal Information Protection Commission’s 2025 Personal Information Processing Policy Evaluation Committee Eung Jun JEON, attorney at LIN, was reappointed as a member of the Personal Information Processing Policy Evaluation Committee by the Personal Information Protection Commission on June 16, 2025. The Personal Information Processing Policy Evaluation Committee is an advisory committee established pursuant to Article 30-2 of the Act and Article 6 of the Notice on the Evaluation of Personal Information Processing Policy. It is a group of experts who review and evaluate whether the personal information processing policies created by a company or institution are easy for the public to understand and contains the contents stipulated in the law. Attorney JEON will faithfully fulfill his duties as a member of the committee to ensure more thorough and objective evaluation and deliberation. Attorney Jong Sik KIM Appointed as a Member of the Researchers’ Rights Protection Committee Jong Sik KIM, an attorney atLIN, was appointed as a member of the Researchers’ Rights Protection Committee on April 15, 2025. The Researcher’s Rights Protection Committee, established in accordance with the National Research and Development Innovation Act to protect researchers’ rights and review the appropriateness of desciplinary actions, is comprised of many experts in law, accounting, and intellectual property rights, as well as government officials, centered around researchers in the field of science and technology. The Researchers’ Rights Protection Committee will protect the rights of researchers by objectively reviewing disciplinary actions, while also increasing the effectiveness of preventing misconduct through fair and consistent disciplinary actions. Attorney KIM will do his best to present more professional and in-depth solutions as a member of the Researchers’ Rights Protection Committee. Attorney Seung Kwan CHOI Appointed as a Member of the Anyang City Personnel Committee Seung Kwan CHOI, an attorney at LIN, was appointed as a member of the Anyang City Personnel Committee on April 1, 2025 (term: April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028). The Anyang City Personnel Committee is an organization that deliberates and decides on personnel-related matters for civil servants in Anyang City, including appointments, promotions, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, etc. As a member of the Personnel Committee, Attorney CHOI will actively participate in the establishment and revision of personnel-related regulations and the establishment of personnel policies during his term of office, and will do his best to ensure that the committee deliberates and considers various matters in a fairer manner. Attorney Min Gu KANG Appointed as an Audit Advisor for Policy and Business Performance at Korea Electric Power Corporation Min Gu KANG, an attorney at LIN, was appointed as a member of the Audit Advisory Committee for Policy-Business Performance of Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) on June 1, 2025 (term: June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026). KEPCO operates a residential energy cashback system to save energy, and provides support for local communities and underprivileged classes as part of its social contribution activities. It manages the safety of power facilities in the safety sector and provides various customer support programs in the customer service sector. Attorney KANG, as an audit advisory member of KEPCO, will do his best to prepare for a new energy future and protect public safety and the environment. He will also actively support making electricity use easier and more convenient through a strong ‘energy platform’ and promises to faithfully fulfill his role as a transparent and trustworthy audit advisor. Yoon Suh LEE, U.S. Attorney, Appointed as a Member of the Gangwon-do Special Self-Governing Province Foreign Investment Attraction Council Yoon Suh LEE, a U.S. attorney at LIN, was appointed as a member of the Foreign Investment Attraction Council of Gangwon-do Special Self-Governing Province on April 1, 2025 (term: Apr. 1, 2025, to Mar. 31, 2027). The council is an organization established to attract foreign investment more efficiently and systematically. It deeply deliberates on matters related to the attraction, promotion, and support plans for foreign investment, as well as various support matters for foreign investors and foreign-invested companies, and performance-based pay for contributors to foreign investment attraction, and plays a role in supporting the governor to discuss major matters related to foreign investment attraction at meetings. As a member of the council, U.S. attorney LEE will do his best to help the council review and consider each issue more objectively and professionally. Yoon Suh LEE, U.S. Attorney, Appointed as the 'Integrity Ombudsman' of the Korea Energy Agency Yoon Suh LEE, a U.S. attorney at LIN, was appointed as the 'Integrity Ombudsman' of the Korea Energy Agency on April 16, 2025 (term: April 16, 2025, to April 15, 2027). The Korea Energy Agency is a public institution established in 1980 to rationalize energy use and expand renewable energy. As part of its anti-corruption and integrity policy, it operates the Integrity Ombudsman System. Through the system, the agency receives suggestions and recommendations related to integrity from various stakeholders inside and outside the agency, handles reports and investigations of corrupt acts, andconducts integrity education and promotion As the Integrity Ombudsman of the Korea Energy Agency, U.S. attorney Lee will actively support the establishment of integrity policies and diligently work to help the agency measure such policies’ effectiveness in a precise and object manner. Woohyuk Sky JU, U.S. Attorney, Appointed as a Legal Advisor for the LA Branch of Korea Trade Insurance Corporation Woohyuk Sky JU, a U.S. attorney at LIN, was appointed as the legal advisor for the LA branch of the Korea Trade Insurance Corporation, effective June 1, 2025. The Korea Trade Insurance Corporation is a leading domestic trade investment insurance institution that offers trade insurance products covering various risks arising from foreign transactions such as imports and exports, overseas construction and investment, foreign exchange risk management, and service exports, and provides credit information services and debt collection services. It is also contributing to strengthening national competitiveness and economic development through the development of high value-added trade insurance products and services. Woohyuk Sky JU, a U.S. Attorney in charge of compliance and contract consulting for the Washington D.C. branch of the corporation in the eastern United States, will, as the legal advisor for the LA branch of the corporation, faithfully work to help the organization grow more quickly by expanding the role of trade insurance and becoming a public enterprise that is more trusted by the public.2025.09.17.
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Recruitment PersonnelNew RecruitmentsWe are pleased to welcome Beom Jin Park (Partner), Chae Yun Kim (Partner), and Woohyuk Sky Ju (Foreign Legal Consultant (US)) as new members of our Firm. 1. Beom Jin Park, Partner - Korea University, B.A. in Economics - University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Ross School of Business, M.B.A. - Chungnam National University, School of Law, J.D. - Bar Examination (4th) - Seoul National University, Center for Financial Law Former) Samsung Corning Corporation Former) Citibank Korea, Card Division Former) Coca-Cola Business Solution Inc. Former) Shinhan Bank, Business Planning Team / Shinhan Financial Group, Future Strategy Research Center Former) Lim, Chung & Suh Former) Jehyun, Partner Former) E-UM Private Equity, Compliance Officer Current) Lin Mr. Park joined Samsung Group in 1999 and worked at Samsung Corning Co., Ltd., handling HR, strategic planning, and tasks related to Corning Incorporated in the United States. In 2004, he moved to the U.S. and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, one of the top 10 business schools in the country. During his MBA program, he completed industry-academia cooperation projects and internships at Coca-Cola Business Solution Inc. and Citibank (Card Business) in the United States, transitioning his career into the financial sector. In 2006, he worked in the Business Planning Team at Shinhan Bank and the Future Strategy Research Center of Shinhan Financial Group. During his tenure at Shinhan Bank, he was involved in consulting projects aimed at developing strategies for banks and financial holding companies in response to the global financial crisis in 2008 and the implementation of the Capital Market Consolidation Act in 2009. He handled important tasks such as formulating strategies for long-term growth of the bank and initiatives for green banking. He also co-authored reports with the Financial Supervisory Service for publication. After pursuing graduate studies in law to deepen his understanding and expertise in financial regulation and legal matters, Mr. Park was admitted to the Korean Bar in 2015. Starting his career at Lim, Chung & Suh, he gained experience in various civil litigation cases, including claims for damages against investment management companies. In the same year, he moved to Jehyun, a law firm, specializing in finance and transactions, where he worked until 2023. During this period, he served clients such as banks, financial investment companies, asset management companies, specialized credit finance companies, savings banks, and public power companies, providing legal advice on domestic and international real estate project financing, renewable energy project financing, asset securitization, syndication, distressed debt acquisition financing, as well as legal advice on fundraising and various development projects, corporate governance, and related litigation. At Lin, Mr. Park plans to leverage his diverse experience and unique strengths to primarily engage in transaction advisory services such as project finance and structured finance in real estate and development projects. 2. Chae Yun Kim, Partner - Seoul National University, Graduate School of Anthropology - Bar Examination (41st) - Judicial Training Institute (31st) - Northwestern University, School of Law, LL.M. Former) Head of Legal Department, KB Kookmin Bank Current) Lin Ms. Kim started her legal career as an in-house counsel at KB Kookmin Bank and served as team head of legal team, general manager of legal department, and head of legal division for 21 years. There, she worked on various legal advisory and litigation matters for the bank and its affiliates, including regulatory law issues, financial transactions, internal control, consumer protection, and domestic and international litigations. Ms. Kim also assisted in reviewing issues related to virtual asset transactions and establishing internal control procedures. Additionally, for several years, Ms. Kim supported the board of directors and management in decision-making by advising on various cases and issues arising from internal corporate governance, HR, labor, and corporate law. Ms. Kim also handled disputes between companies and various stakeholders, including shareholders, creditors, and customers, and provided creative solutions to minimize losses. At Lin, based on her broad knowledge and integrated practical experience, Ms. Kim will demonstrate a high level of expertise in corporate legal advisory, financial, and wealth management fields. 3. Woohyuk Sky Ju, Foreign Legal Consultant (US) - Chief Financial Officer Academy (CFO Strategy Course) at Seoul National University, 23rd Class - Korea Military Academy, Batch 61 - Military History - Bachelor of Business Administration, Korea Educational Development Institute - Texas Southern University, J.D. (Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Juris Doctor) Former) U.S. Attorney / Head of International Business Team at Law Firm Hanjoong Current) Mentoring and networking expert advisor for Startup Leapfrog Package, Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation Current) Expert advisor on international contracts/claims at the Korea International Trade Association Current) Advisor in the field of technology/management at the Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (Advisory Committee Member) Current) Export consulting expert, Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation Current) Lin Mr. Ju was the head of the International Business Team of Law Firm Hanjoong and has been practicing in the cross-border sector for about 14 years, primarily in the areas of international trade and immigration (immigration/visa for individuals and companies). He is currently an advisor in charge of international contracts/claims at the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), where he advises on trade disputes, and an expert in charge of corporate export consulting at Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation. In particular, as part of a legal support project for startups, he has recently been providing preventive legal support for the establishment and operation of overseas subsidiaries, joint ventures, crowdfunding, foreign exchange transactions, international contracts, and import/export trade for a number of promising companies as an expert in the field of technology/management and as an advisor to the Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation in Pangyo Techno Valley. He is also an immigration (immigration/visa) expert who is familiar with entry & exit and waiver (non-immigration & immigration) application procedures in the field of immigration & international law for a client who has a record such as criminal violation, illegal immigration, smuggling, and false reporting/perjury, etc. At Lin, Mr. Ju plans to leverage his practical skills and experience to effectively utilize the rich international network of Lin’s international legal team, creating synergies. 4. New Associates We are pleased to announce the addition of Ho Jun Shin (7th Bar Examination), Yuna Kim (9th Bar Examination), Jin Hwan Seong (9th Bar Examination), Sang Hoon Lee (9th Bar Examination), Hyeonjun Choi (9th Bar Examination), Sun-A Yoon (U.S. Attorney, Washington, D.C.), and Han A Ryu (Australian Attorney) to meet the growing demand of our clients. Going forward, Lin promises to continuously recruit verified talents in various fields to ensure customer satisfaction.2024.01.31.
LIN Launches Task Force to Guide Clients Through Commercial Act Amendments
LIN Launches Task Force to Guide Clients Through Commercial Act Amendments
LIN LLC is a law firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate transactions, and litigation. In response to recent amendments to the Korean Commercial Act, LIN has launched a dedicated Task Force to help companies navigate emerging risks and capitalize on new growth opportunities.
A Task Force with Expertise and Practical Experience
The Task Force brings together veteran attorneys with diverse backgrounds, including Jai Yun Lim (13th, Judicial Research and Training Institute), Sang Man Kim (20th), Young Hoon Kim (30th), Hyunsu Do (30th), Kyung Hee Park (30th), Hae Kyung Sung (33rd), Do Hee Kim (38th ), Il Roh Kim (2nd, Bar Exam), and Ji Ho Kim (2nd).
With extensive hands-on experience in corporate law, ranging from management disputes to shareholder litigation, this team provides top-tier legal services strengthened by wide professional networks. The Task Force stands out by going beyond legal risk mitigation to deliver integrated solutions that directly support business operations.
The Task Force also includes former in-house counsels and corporate IR professionals. This enables them to provide comprehensive support in areas such as internal control systems, compliance consulting, and practical advice for shareholders and board meetings.
Proactive Response and Collaboration with Academia
The Task Force is committed to staying ahead in a rapidly changing legal landscape. Its members actively participate in client seminars and industry presentations to deepen understanding of the Commercial Act amendments, while also drawing on the insights of academic experts who helped shape the revised Act.
Going forward, the Task Force plans to host joint seminars and forums with leaders from academia and the legal profession. Working closely with LIN’s Government Relations (GR) team, it will also keep clients up to date on the latest legislative developments.
Through these efforts, LIN LLC continues to expand its client support, delivering solutions that go beyond traditional legal services.
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[Law Times] LIN Advises on the Establishment of the Washington D.C. Branch of Korea Trade Insurance Corporation
LIN (Managing Partner Jin Seok Lim) successfully provided comprehensive legal advisory services for the establishment of the Washington D.C. branch of the Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-SURE), which opened on April 22.
This advisory work was conducted by a team led by Woohyuk Sky Ju (U.S. attorney, Head of International Legal Team), Sun A Yoon (U.S. attorney), Han A Ryu (Australian attorney), and Ji Hyun Hong (Certified Public Administrator). LIN provided comprehensive and precise advice on key legal issues essential to establishing a branch office, such as drafting a waiver of sovereign immunity, liasing with foreign government agencies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and navigating licensing procedures.
In addition, the firm provided legal advice on personnel and labor issues through collaboration with local law firms and accounting firms for staffing the branch. It also contributed to establishing the branch's accounting and tax system through conducting a tax review considering the Korea-US tax treaty and providing advice on corporate and income tax.
This project is a landmark case of supporting a Korean quasi-governmental organization in establishing and sustainably operating a branch office in the United States, and is expected to serve as an important model for similar organizations planning overseas expansion in the future.
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Attorney Eun Hye Seo of LIN Selected as a '2025 Rising Star' by Legal Times
Attorney Eun Hye Seo of LIN has been selected as one of the '2025 Rising Stars' who are leading the development of the Korean legal market. Legal Times selects 95 next-generation leaders in the corporate legal market every year through recommendations from law firms by major practice areas and its own evaluation, and Seo was selected in recognition of her outstanding capabilities in the M&A field.
▲ Attorney Eun Hye Seo of LIN
Seo is a key member of LIN’s M&A advisory team, and has been involved in dozens of transactions based on her experience representing multiple PEs (Private Equity Funds) and SIs (Strategic Investors). Her practical skills encompassing the entire M&A process from legal due diligence to contract drafting and negotiation, preparation of closing documents, and business combination reporting contribute to LIN’s M&A league table ranking.
Her representative cases include advising on amendments to a shareholders' agreement related to the drag-along rights between a PEF and a domestic startup, where she led negotiations with more than 20 parties to a successful conclusion. She also advised throughout New Power Plasma's acquisition of a controlling stake in Dowoo Insys, resolving complex issues such as renegotiation of contract terms. Following this transaction, she continued to advise Dowoo Insys on subsequent investment deals, including those involving Yuamco.
She is highly regarded as a hands-on attorney, praised for her meticulous approach to legal review and her ability to coordinate the overall transaction structures. She is also recognized for her skill in leveraging due diligence to secure favorable negotiating positions for the buyer.
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