General Business Law
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : North Korea
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Provided by Kim & Chang
Kim & Chang’s North Korea Investment and Consulting Practice is comprised of more than 30 experienced professionals, including Korean and US attorneys, certified public accountants, patent attorneys and former Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Economy and Finance officials. Since 2000, we have advised on various issues and matters related to trade and investment in North Korea, North Korean laws, international sanctions, and inter-Korean relationships in North Korea.
We provide comprehensive solutions to issues arising from business with North Korea in cooperation with Kim & Chang’s industry-specific practices such as the real property, construction, energy/resources, and finance sectors and legal partners in the US, China, Japan, and Australia. Our capability to provide such comprehensive solutions gives Kim & Chang an unparalleled advantage.
Key Services:
- Trade and Investment in North Korea
- Advice on North Korean Laws
- Advice on Sanctions Against North Korea
- Advice on North Korean Foreign Policy Issues
Chambers Review
Kim & Chang is a long-standing practice well placed to provide in-depth analysis of North Korean civil and criminal law matters. The team advises South Korean business clients in relation to international trade sanctions, international aid schemes and a range of reunification efforts. The law firm is fully equipped to assist North Korea-related government agencies, public organisations, financial institutions and private clients. Kim & Chang continues to be active on North Korea pro bono matters and also regularly advises on prospective investments in North Korea.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They possess a very strong ability to resolve various issues related to North Korean law."
"They possess a very strong ability to resolve various issues related to North Korean law."
Notable Practitioners
Kwon Eun Min maintains an active practice advising on North Korea-related matters and offers experience advising corporate clients, non-profit organisations and government entities on prospective investments, international sanctions and inter-Korean cooperation.
"He possesses extensive knowledge and understanding of North Korean law."