Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
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Provided by Kim & Chang
Technology, Media & Telecommunications Practice has been advising multinational and Korean companies in the fields of information technology, telecommunications, and broadcasting on the full spectrum of Korean legal and regulatory issues, and has grown to include more than 100 lawyers with unparalleled expertise in those industries. Based on our knowledge and experience, we offer a one-stop shop for all needs of our clients.
Based on the expertise of our individual professionals with diverse backgrounds, our unmatched experience and expertise in cross-border transactions, creative solutions based on our understanding of cutting-edge technologies, and organic collaboration with other practices within the firm, we are able to provide comprehensive and effective solutions tailored to each client.
Key Services:
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Regulatory Filings and Licensing
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Broadcasting and New Media
- E-Commerce and Content Services
Chambers Review
Kim & Chang fields a substantial TMT legal team in South Korea which is experienced in handling licensing and regulatory matters, as well as cross-border investments and domestic M&A and private equity transactions. The practice is also equipped to advise on reviews and investigations initiated by KFTC and KCC, among others. The team regularly enlists talent from the regulators and government agencies. Its areas of expertise include data privacy, cloud computing and big data. Kim & Chang maintains a focus on the online gaming, mobile and e-commerce sectors and is valued by clients for its assured handling of the most complex issues.
Work Highlights
- Kim & Chang advised Krafton in its USD36 million joint venture with Naver Z Corp which is expected to operate in the metaverse and cryptocurrency sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team shares intelligence on key regulations and supports our strategy development based on their wealth of experience in the IT industry and good judgement."
"They have a particular strength in simplifying complex issues."
"The team shares intelligence on key regulations and supports our strategy development based on their wealth of experience in the IT industry and good judgement."
"They have a particular strength in simplifying complex issues."
Notable Practitioners
Choi Dong Shik is a pre-eminent lawyer in the South Korean legal market who offers more than 30 years of experience. He has impressive expertise advising on M&A transactions, licensing, and regulatory and compliance matters in the TMT sector.
Park Min Chul has a seasoned practice advising clients from the telecoms, broadcasting and e-commerce sectors. His specialism spans licensing, transactional and data security matters, including privacy protection in South Korea.
"He provides the best-quality services."
"Min Chul is a well-known industry expert and legal adviser."
Brian Oh has notable expertise advising on transactional and regulatory mandates. His client base consists of Korean and foreign entities in the technology and semiconductor space.
"Brian is highly dependable, strategic and manages a team of privacy and data protection lawyers that delivers high-quality and high-value services."
"He is always supportive and helpful, and helps even with minor things."
Bang Seong-Hyeon co-leads the TMT practice group and advises TMT clients on various regulatory and contentious mandates. He has particular experience in regulatory compliance, data protection and privacy matters.
"He puts in long, hard hours to deliver high-quality client services. He is a seasoned lawyer who tackles some of the most complex privacy and data protection legal issues for us."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kim & Chang
South Korea