In May 2016, Kim & Chang established the “International Law Institute,” conducting internal research international legal issues, and cases pertaining to international and cross-border litigation.

Mr. O-Gon Kwon was named as the Kim & Chang International Law Institute’s first president.  Mr. Kwon served as a Vice President of the UN’s International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY).  He has extensive experience with both the national and international judicial systems, serving in the Korean judiciary for 22 years as a judge, and for a decade in the ICTY (as Korea’s first permanent judge and VP).  

Our International Law Institute will study the international judicial system and dispute cases, such as Investor State Dispute (“ISD”).  It will also play a key role in supporting our clients’ overseas investments.