We 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.