Shin & Kim‘s reach was extended with the arrival of Eugene Kim and Wonseok Lee, from Kim & Chang and Yulchon, respectively, adding to a versatile team of practitioners with particular strength in the telecoms sector and policy advisory work. Sinook Kang spearheads the team, chiefly concentrating on broadcast, telecoms, and cyberspace matters. Joe Juneyoung Jang is geared to support on ICT-related fields, spanning from spectrum regulation to data protection. Yeon Ah Chung is a specialist in emerging technology issues, including AI, big data, and the metaverse, while Junghyun Hwang intervenes on administrative, civil, and criminal mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘One of Shin & Kim’s greatest strengths that sets it apart from other law firms is its ability to provide in-depth legal advice that goes beyond the surface-level questions posed by clients. Rather than simply responding to the legal issues raised, Shin&Kim proactively identifies potential risks that clients may not have considered and offers insights accordingly.’
- ‘The most satisfying aspect of their service is its prompt response time. For legal advice to be truly helpful in decision-making, it must be delivered in a timely manner, and they have consistently met deadlines, even under tight schedules.’
- 'The expertise and experience of the team are outstanding compared to other law firms.'
- ‘I work with the privacy team within Shin & Kim's ICT group, and I believe Mr. Jeong Ho Ahn, who leads the team, is among the top personal data protection lawyers in Korea. Having served at the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) for many years, he has built a strong reputation for his deep understanding of regulatory bodies and his outstanding analytical skills.’
- 'Shin & Kim's TMT team is incredibly proactive and confident. No matter what we throw at them, they're always ready to respond and actually solve our issues through a range of creative and practical approaches. The team includes senior advisors, partners, and associates. Every single member brings real expertise. That gives us a level of confidence in their advice that we just don’t get elsewhere.'
- 'Sinook Kang leads the TMT team and is probably the best attorney in this field in Korea. His team members, Wonseok Lee and Hyein Lee also deserve recognition for their strategic thinking, care to clients and attention to detail.'
Key clients
- Coupang
- Roblox Corporation
- Naver
- KT Corporation
- Google Korea LLC
- LG Uplus Corp.
- SK Telecom
- Tencent
- Airbnb
- Alibaba Group
- Swing
- D’Live
- NS Home Shopping
Work highlights
Advised on the establishment of a JV between Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group and Apollo Korea.
Represented ModeTour's on Personal Information Protection Commission’s investigation into ModeTour data breach.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Sinook Kang
Other key lawyers
Joe Juneyoung Jang; Yeon Ah Chung; Jeong Ho Ahn; Wonseok Lee; Hyein Lee; Eugene Kim; Junghyun Hwang