International Trade
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
Band 3
Email address
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+82 2 528 5200About
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Department’s Key Areas Include:
- Free Trade Agreement (FTA)-related Consulting Service and Support of Export Companies
- International Investment Agreement-related Consulting Service
- Antidumping duty, countervailing duty and safeguard cases
- WTO Dispute Case – Third Party Participation
- WTO-related Consulting Service
- Digital Trade
- Intellectual Property Service
- Consulting Service on Transfer Pricing and International Trade
- Customs Audit Defense and Customs Appeal Service
- Customs-related Criminal Investigations
- Economic Sanctions Related Matters
- Export Control Related Matters
Chambers Review
Yulchon has a respected legal practice in South Korea, widely recognised for its capabilities in handling economic sanctions, customs and export control matters. It offers a range of international trade expertise ranging from free trade agreements to trade safeguard measures. The firm is also adept at handling transfer pricing, trade remedies and appeals. It regularly assists with criminal investigations in relation to customs, foreign exchange and cross-border trade.
Work Highlights
- Yulchon acted as lead counsel to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy in a WTO dispute between Indonesia and the EU in which the Ministry participated as a third party.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Yulchon's attorneys are skilled at identifying and analysing complex issues. They are very responsive and provide a high level of service to their clients."
"Yulchon's attorneys are skilled at identifying and analysing complex issues. They are very responsive and provide a high level of service to their clients."
Notable Practitioners
Shin Tong-chan is particularly well known for his practice advising domestic clients on economic sanctions issues involving a range of jurisdictions including Iran, Russia and North Korea. He is equipped to advise private entities and governmental bodies.
"Shin Tong-chan is a skilled lawyer who understands his clients' needs, identifies important legal issues for analysis and collaborates effectively to deliver positive outcomes for clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
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South Korea
Members
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Clients
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Burberry Limited
Gucci Korea Inc.
Hyundai Engineering and Construction
Hyundai Merchant Marine
Lush Limited
P&G Korea(Procter & Gamble)
POSCO
Puma Korea Limited
Yokogawa Electric Corporation
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Aerospace & Defence
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Energy
Food & Drink Producers
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