Bio
Profile
Experience
Kim & Chang (2006-Present)
Presiding Judge, Suwon District Court (2004-2006)
Research Judge, the Supreme Court of Korea (2000-2004)
Judge, Seoul High Court (1999-2000)
Judge, Seoul District Court, Dongbu Branch (1997-1998)
Judge, Suwon District Court (1994-1997)
Judge, Daegu District Court (1992-1994)
Judge, Pusan District Court (1990-1992)
Judge Advocate, Republic of Korea Army (1987-1990)
Representative Mattersshow
- Advised on tax audit projects for various types of clients, including machinery and automobile manufacturers, IT technology companies, electronics companies, construction companies, shipping operators, banks and PEFs, and individuals.
- Advised on tax litigation and dispute for electronics companies, construction companies, oil companies, banks, pharmaceutical companies, shipping operators, etc.
Representative Activitiesshow
Awards
- Client Choice Awards - Corporate Tax (Lexology, 2025)
- Leading Individual, Chambers Asia-Pacific, Tax (Chambers and Partners, 2023-2025)
- Leading Lawyer, Lexology Index: Corporate Tax (Lexology Index, 2020-2024)
- Leading Partner, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Tax (Legalease, 2019-2025)
- Leading Lawyer, Asialaw Profiles (Euromoney, 2016)
Publications/Activities
- Getting the Deal Through – Tax Controversy: Korea chapter (Co-author, Law Business Research, 2018)
Education
Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea (1987)
College of Law, Seoul National University (LL.B., 1985)
Qualifications
Admitted to bar, Korea, 1987
Languages
Korean and English
Insights
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Recognitions
“Tier 1” in All 17 Practice Areas – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025
2025.01.15 -
Recognitions
Ranked “Band 1” in 18 Areas, 90 “Leading Individuals” - Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025
2024.12.12 -
Recognitions
17 Kim & Chang Professionals Recognized as Global Elite Thought Leaders in the Lexology Index: Client Choice 2025
2024.11.27 -
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Three Professionals Recognized as Leading Individuals – Lexology Index: Corporate Tax 2024
2024.11.08 -
Recognitions
151 Professionals Selected as “National Leaders” – WWL: Korea 2024
2024.07.17 -
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“Tier 1” in All Ten Practice Areas – Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024
2024.05.08