Comparative Guide
Tax
South Korea
Kyu Dong Kim, Yong Whan Choi, Hyeon Jeong & Ellie Jin
Regarded for its ‘multidisciplinary expertise, international reach, and depth in highly regulated and emerging sectors', Yulchon is well placed to advise on greenfield projects in and outside of Korea. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Kum Ju Son, who acts for major energy companies in Korea on transactions, financings and energy-related disputes; and Raymond Kang, who focuses on international and domestic greenfield and brownfield energy and infrastructure projects. The team benefits from Hong Kim’s practice, which spans environment, energy, M&A and private equity investment, enabling him to lead on various development and investment project mandates.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Attorney Jae-Seon Yang brings an extraordinary ability to contextualise Korea’s complex regulatory frameworks — particularly under the Serious Accident Punishment Act (SAPA) — within the dynamic reality of multinational offshore wind projects. Her U.S. legal training, combined with a deep understanding of local compliance obligations, makes her a rare asset.’
- ‘Yulchon’s SAPA legal advisory team stands out for its deep specialisation in Korea’s evolving serious accident compliance landscape, particularly in high-risk sectors such as offshore wind. What makes this practice truly unique is its rare combination of legal precision, practical field knowledge, and collaborative attitude with teams on the ground.’
Key clients
- Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)
- Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC)
Work highlights
Assisted in the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant Project in Egypt.
Practice head
Kum Ju Son; Raymond Kang
Other key lawyers
Hong Kim; Hyun Gyu Kang; Jay Son Yang; . Weon Jin Kim