Employment
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
Band 1
About
Provided by Shin & Kim
Our Labor and Employment Practice Group is comprised of professionals, including former officials at the Ministry of Labor, dedicated to advising on all aspects of labor and employment-related issues. This includes business-as-usual advice to ensure our clients are compliant generally, or more specific advice required as part of a M&A or restructuring transaction.
The Labor and Employment Practice Group has a wealth of knowledge and experience advising on individual and collective labor relationships, due diligence, workforce restructuring, trade secrets, employment discrimination, employment disputes, internal investigations & audits, administrative proceedings, employment policies & agreements and compensation & benefits. The scope and depth of the Labor and Employment Practice Group’s expertise allows us to provide creative and strategic advice tailored to our clients’ labor and employment needs in a comprehensive and efficient manner.
Chambers Review
Shin & Kim is an established Korean law firm that maintains a stellar reputation for labour and employment litigation, including advice on employee status, ordinary wage cases, workplace accident claims and labour union disputes. Well equipped to advise on regulatory matters and labour inspections carried out by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, it regularly advises blue-chip domestic and foreign companies, banks and public bodies.
Work Highlights
- Shin & Kim helped the Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor to draft an amended bill updating regulations on workplace harassment.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Shin & Kim's employment department has outstanding expertise in labour law. They are especially good at solving problems, so they always deliver answers very quickly."
"Shin & Kim not only look at legal and theoretical aspects, but also try to find solutions that will be most helpful to clients in a practical and economical way."
"Shin & Kim's employment department has outstanding expertise in labour law. They are especially good at solving problems, so they always deliver answers very quickly."
"Shin & Kim not only look at legal and theoretical aspects, but also try to find solutions that will be most helpful to clients in a practical and economical way."
Notable Practitioners
Kim Dong Wook is the head of the labour and employment practice group at Shin & Kim. He is reputed for undertaking a variety of Korean employment law matters, including advising on collective bargaining, as well as health and safety matters.
"Kim Dong Wook is a unique lawyer in Korea with specialised knowledge of labour law and abundant practical experience."
"He is a top lawyer with great skills and experience in the field of employment."
Ki Young Seok is a partner at Shin & Kim in Seoul. He shows a strong involvement in advisory matters, including investigations, restructuring and review of employment documents.
"Ki Young Seok is experienced, actively thinks about strategies and performs his work with sincerity."
Anthony Chang is a foreign attorney based in Seoul. He shows strong involvement in employment advisory work and investigations.
"Anthony Chang has a very strong commercial mind."
"Anthony Chang is a foreign lawyer who has been in Korea for a long time and has a strong service mindset."
Lee Sery is a Seoul-based partner at Shin & Kim. She is particularly noted for her focus on workplace harassment, and regularly leads investigations, training sessions and advisory reviews related to this issue.
"Lee Sery is a specialist in workplace harassment and is well respected in that area."
"Lee Sery's level of understanding is high, and her response is quick."
Kim Jong Soo advises clients on an array of advisory and contentious Korean employment law matters, including illegal dispatch, employee status claims and incentive scheme-related issues.
"Kim Jong Soo possesses professional competence in the fields of HR and labour, and provides long-term high-quality services."
"He is the most efficient lawyer I have ever met."
Ranked Lawyers at
Shin & Kim
South Korea
Members
Provided by Shin & Kim
Byung Han Lee
Head of Department
Hye-young Yun
Jong-Hyun Kim
Seongki Park
Woo-Yong Song
Clients
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Bank of Korea
ByteDance
CBRE Korea
Continental Automotive
Government of Korea
Hanwha Life Insurance
Heungkuk Fire & Marine Insurance
Hyundai Motor
Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Securities Co., Ltd.
KB Securities
KT&G Corporation
Korea Broadcasting System (KBS)
Korea Electric Power Corporation
Korea Rail Road Corporation (KORAIL)
Lotte Asahi Liquor
Lotte GRS
Novotech
SK Hynix
Samsung C&T Corporation
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance
Sejong Hotel
Seoul Guarantee Insurance Company
Ssangyong Motor Company
Sungrak Church
Valeo Electrical Systems Korea
Vestiaire Collective
eCredible
Industries
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Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Commercial & Professional Services
Energy
Engineering, Construction, Trading, Investment, Fashion and Resort
Financial Services
Food retail and distribution
Government
Government
Hotels
Industrial Engineering
Insurance
Manufacturing
Mining & Metals
Real Estate
Securities
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Transportation