Mr Hyun Suk Jung > Yoon & Yang LLC > Seoul, South Korea > Lawyer Profile

Yoon & Yang LLC
18,19, 22, 23, 34 FLOORS, ASEM TOWER
517 YEONGDONG-DAERO, GANGNAM-GU
SEOUL 06164
South Korea

Work Department

Position

Partner

Career

2013-present / Partner, Yoon & Yang LLC (formerly Yoon Yang Kim Shin & Yu, 2006-2009)
2019-present / Member, KOSDAQ Market Committee
2017 / Auditor, Korea Startups and Entrepreneurs Mentor Association
2011-12 / Associate, Yoon & Yang LLC
2009-11 / Officer, Capital Market Investigation Department 1, Financial Supervisory Service
2007-09 / Officer, Legal Affairs Office, Financial Supervisory Service
2006-07 / Officer, Department for Oversight Policy, Financial Services Commission
2004-06 / Officer, Accounting Oversight Department 2, Financial Supervisory Service
2004 / Officer, Bank Department 1, Financial Supervisory Service

Languages

Korean and English

Education

2007 / The University of Seoul Graduate School of Science in Taxation
1999 / Korea University Department of History, B.A. in Western History

Lawyer Rankings

South Korea > Capital markets: local firms

Yoon & Yang LLC is noted for its expertise in debt and equity capital markets, particularly the multi-jurisdictional issuances of high-value bonds. Hyun Suk Jung is a key team member, while Sung Woon Kang specialises in IPOs for both domestic and foreign clients, as well as establishment and investment of foreign funds. Associate Bora Kang works on collective investments, market regulations, and private equity matters. Other key contacts in the group include Young Ho Kang and senior associate Chan Me Song.

South Korea > Banking and finance: local firms

Known for its depth of experience across the full range of banking and finance work, Yoon & Yang LLC has a strong focus on the aviation industry. Hyun Suk Jung focuses on financing deals, structuring transactions and advisory work, while Chang Wook Shin handles loan extensions and real estate development. Hye Kyung Helen Sohn, who is highly experienced in aircraft financing and operational leases, joined the team in 2022 from Lee & Ko. Another key team member is Eun Chul Choi.

South Korea > Real estate: local firms

Yoon & Yang LLC‘s ‘highly dedicated‘ real estate practice is noted for its transactional capability, and handles a broad range of asset management and REIT-related matters. With extensive experience in cross-border investments and social overhead capital projects, Young Woo Park jointly leads the team alongside Hwan Jun Heo. Regulatory specialist Jae Ryun Cho advises on real estate M&A, while finance expert Eun Chul Choi and Chang Wook Shin work on multinational project financings, private equity matters, and real estate trust issues. Hyun Suk Jung is another key team member.

South Korea > Insurance: local firms

The insurance team at Yoon & Yang LLC fields expertise in advising on insurance matters involving regulatory issues, as well as licensing mandates and contentious work. Cross-border insurance litigation and arbitration is prominent in the department’s workload, with the practitioners acting for Korean and international insurers in this space. Chongsu Seo stands out as ‘excellent‘ in marine insurance work. Other key members of the team include Hyun Suk Jung, Hwang Lim Jang, and Hwan Jun Heo.