LK Partners welcomed Cheol Hwan Kim as a Senior Advisor in November 2025.

Senior Advisor Kim is a seasoned professional with extensive practical experience in customs and international trade. He has advised numerous global manufacturing and distribution companies while working at Shin & Kim and Samjong KPMG’s International Trade Division, covering a wide range of matters, including:

• Responses to customs investigations (criminal investigations, customs audits, and comprehensive audits)

• Responses to foreign exchange inspections and investigations

• Advance Customs Valuation Arrangements (ACVA) for related-party transactions

• Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification

• FTA rules of origin verification

• Compliance reviews for import clearance procedures

He is particularly recognized for applying an integrated advisory model that combines customs, accounting, and IT, earning strong evaluations for practical effectiveness.

At LK Partners, Senior Advisor Kim is responsible for providing tailored customs and trade advisory services addressing complex risks arising from international transactions and global trade operations.