International Trade
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
Band 3
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+82 2 3404 0000About
Provided by Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
Our international trade and anti-dumping practice group specializes in representing clients on trade dispute matters and the defense of anti-dumping actions in Korea. In step with the continuing globalization of the marketplace and the rise of the WTO order, Bae, Kim & Lee has positioned itself to address the full range of critical issues facing every company dealing in the cross-border flow of goods and services. The practice group has handled numerous trade-related disputes on behalf of foreign clients, involving international commodity transactions, letters of credit, maritime and air transport, insurance and re-insurance, and a host of other transnational arrangements.
Notably, our practice group has defended a number of anti-dumping cases brought by the Korean government and has done so with an outstanding success rate. Much of the credit for its vigorous anti-dumping defense practice goes to members of this practice group who are able to call upon a rare background of extensive work experience with the Korean International Trade Commission and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy.
BKL is regularly retained to advise trade-related bodies in relation to certain aspects of their policymaking, including the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy. The firm finds that this participation in policymaking serves as an important complement to its practice on behalf of private entities.
Chambers Review
Bae, Kim & Lee has a well-respected international trade law practice in South Korea, advising clients on contentious and non-contentious matters such as anti-dumping issues, trade remedy measures and customs investigations as well as tariff valuations. The firm often acts for governments in arbitration relating to FTAs and ICSID proceedings, in addition to representing Korean companies and multinational corporations in handling origin verification issues under FTAs. It is regularly engaged to advise on investor-state disputes arising from international investment treaties. The team is also active in the provision of advice relating to sanctions.
Jeena Kim is a key contact.
Work Highlights
- Bae, Kim & Lee represented the Korean government in the Countervailing Duty Administrative Review held by the US Department of Commerce in relation to carbon and alloy cut-to-length plate from Korea.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bae, Kim & Lee have extensive experience, and the outcomes have consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise, delivering the best possible results tailored to our clients' needs."
"Bae, Kim & Lee have extensive experience, and the outcomes have consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise, delivering the best possible results tailored to our clients' needs."
Members
Provided by Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
Dong Hyun Kim
Insoo Pyo
Jeena Kim
Kyu Sang Chung
Kyu Seog Kim
Maria Chang
Se Yeal You
Seong Jun Joo
Sodam Kweon
Wee-Soo Han
Young Mo Kim
Head of Department