With a comprehensive employment offering, DR & AJU LLC is well placed to advise on collective bargaining, wrongful termination, HR compliance and serious accidents. Bo Hoon Kim heads the labour and employment team and has previous experience from working in-house and at the Ministry of Employment and Labour, while Young Kyu Kim oversees the Serious Accidents Punishment Act Task Force team. Hyeon Joon Choi is recognised for his work in employment disputes.
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Testimonials
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- 'The labour and employment team at DR & AJU demonstrates strong expertise and practical problem-solving, with particular strengths in dispute resolution and compliance advisory. As a client, I value the team’s responsiveness, commercial awareness, and collaborative approach, which clearly distinguish them from competitors. The practice also shows flexibility in billing and adopts innovative, client-friendly solutions.'
- 'Bo Hoon Kim is particularly noteworthy for his strategic insight and ability to navigate complex employment disputes with clarity and precision. He also stands out for his responsiveness and practical guidance, which I, as a client, find highly reliable. Overall, the lawyers I work with combine professionalism, accessibility, and deep subject-matter knowledge, which makes them different from competitors.'
Key clients
- National Labour Relations Commission
Work highlights
Representing the National Labour Relations Commission in an administrative lawsuit filed by KCC Corporation seeking annulment of a corrective order for unfair labour practices.
Representing two individuals in an unfair dismissal case against the Sejong Centre for the Performing Arts.
Practice head
Bo Hoon Kim; Young Kyu Kim
Other key lawyers
Hyeon Joon Choi