LK Partners LLC announces that Jaehyun Nam has joined the firm as Managing Partner. He brings extensive experience from the Prosecutors’ Office, Kim & Chang, and the Financial Supervisory Service of Korea.Managing Partner Nam is a multidisciplinary professional holding qualifications as an Attorney-at-Law, Certified Public Accountant, and Certified Tax Accountant. With a deep understanding of accounting and financial structures, he has built a practice that closely integrates capital markets regulation, corporate crime, and criminal investigation. He began his career at Samil PwC and the Financial Supervisory Service, where he handled statutory audits, accounting investigations, and holding company supervision, developing broad expertise in corporate finance and accounting irregularities. He later joined Kim & Chang, advising on capital markets and corporate matters including stock price manipulation, accounting-related cases, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and accumulated extensive civil and criminal litigation experience.After being appointed as a public prosecutor, Mr. Nam served at major prosecutors’ offices including the Seoul Central, Daejeon, Seoul Northern, and Uijeongbu District Prosecutors’ Offices. During this time, he personally led investigations into numerous significant cases involving financial crimes, distressed private equity funds, cryptocurrency and unlisted stock fraud, corruption in urban development projects, as well as sexual and other violent crimes.In particular, his experience as a prosecutor with the Special Investigation Headquarters for Emergency Martial Law cases, combined with his accounting and financial expertise, enabled him to handle complex economic crime investigations and trials. His work has been repeatedly recognized as exemplary by the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office, underscoring his strong practical capabilities.At LK Partners, Managing Partner Nam focuses on criminal, financial, and corporate matters, leading strategic, end-to-end case management—from early-stage investigation response and trial advocacy to corporate internal investigations and comprehensive risk management advisory services.

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.

LK Partners has received approval from the Ministry of Justice to convert its organizational structure into a limited liability law firm (Yuhan).This conversion was undertaken to establish an organizational framework comparable to that of a top-tier law firm and to further strengthen management transparency and institutional stability.Through the transition to a limited liability structure, LK Partners has implemented an internal governance system that enables attorneys in each practice area to make decisions more efficiently and independently. The firm has also secured a more robust foundation for the systematic management of large-scale matters and the effective distribution of legal and operational risk. In addition, by ensuring accounting transparency in line with external audit standards, LK Partners is now better positioned to provide trust-based legal services that meet the expectations of both domestic and international corporate clients.Alongside the organizational transition, the firm has completed a full renewal of its website. Under the slogan “Next Law Firm of Korea,” the revamped site enhances accessibility and information delivery while reflecting a simplified structure designed to provide a more intuitive user experience.Going forward, LK Partners will continue to strengthen its expertise and sense of responsibility, delivering optimal legal services across a broad range of practice areas, including healthcare, real estate, finance, corporate law, fair trade, intellectual property, tax, and customs. As a comprehensive legal partner, the firm remains committed to earning and maintaining the trust of its clients through continuous growth and development.

LK Partners welcomed Yeeun Lee, Attorney-at-Law, as a new member of the firm in October 2025. Attorney Lee double-majored in German Language & Literature and Political Science & International Relations at Ewha Womans University, and graduated from Chungbuk National University Law School. She passed the 14th Korean Bar Examination. Prior to beginning her legal career, she worked at Kim & Chang in the patent practice group, a global public relations agency, and the PR team of a startup, where she handled brand strategy, crisis management, and external communications for domestic and international companies. Through these roles, she developed a multidimensional understanding of corporate decision-making structures and communication strategies, which now translates into distinctive insights and practical strengths in her legal advisory work. She later served as in-house counsel at Koramco Asset Trust, providing legal advice on matters at the intersection of finance and real estate, including real estate trusts, REITs, and project financing (PF). Her responsibilities included contract review, legal risk management, and dispute prevention and response. Grounded in legal precision, Attorney Lee delivers comprehensive legal services that support companies in building trust-based communication with markets, the media, and stakeholders. She is recognized for her meticulous analysis and balanced judgment, earning the confidence of clients as a trusted legal advisor.

LK Partners welcomed Min Su Kim, Attorney-at-Law, as a new member of the firm in September 2025. Attorney Kim earned his B.A. in Business Administration from Korea University and his J.D. from Kyungpook National University Law School. He spent approximately three years at Law Firm Centro, where he handled a broad range of civil, administrative, and criminal litigation and advisory matters, with a particular focus on construction and real estate. His practice included coordinating complex conflicts of interest among redevelopment project promotion committees, associations, members, developers, and contractors, and resolving multifaceted legal issues arising in such projects. Beginning in 2025, Attorney Kim served as in-house counsel at Hana Securities Co., Ltd., where he was responsible for financial and investment-related legal work, including the review of real estate project financing (PF) loan agreements and responses to damages claims related to investment losses. Attorney Kim is known for approaching each case with a strong sense of responsibility, treating client matters as his own. He has a proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes even in cases initially assessed as objectively challenging, earning the trust of clients through his diligence and results-oriented advocacy.

Joon Ik Bae, Managing Partner at LK Partners, was reappointed in September 2025 as an Advisory Attorney to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. In this role, Attorney Bae will continue to provide comprehensive legal advisory services in connection with matters involving the Ministry, including litigation, statutory interpretation, and the application of relevant laws and regulations.

Hello, this is LK Partners. Since its establishment in 2012, LK Partners has grown rapidly by providing professional legal services across a wide range of practice areas, beginning with healthcare and life sciences and expanding to corporate law, criminal defense, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. Most recently, Sang‑IL Ahn, Sunwoo Youn, and Jongdae Jung, all of whom previously practiced at leading large-scale law firms such as Kim & Chang and Shin & Kim, have joined the firm as Managing Partners. With their addition, LK Partners has further strengthened its expertise and competitiveness, particularly in real estate finance and disputes, corporate advisory, and fair trade matters. In response to our continued growth and to better serve our clients in a more spacious and comfortable environment, LK Partners has relocated its office to the Korea Technology Center on Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (near Seolleung Station). Going forward, LK Partners remains committed to delivering the professionalism and systematic excellence of a top-tier law firm, combined with the value of being a trusted legal partner working closely with our clients. We look forward to continuing as a reliable and steadfast partner you can trust.

Joon Ik Bae, Managing Partner at LK Partners, was appointed in January 2025 as an Advisory Attorney to the Ministry of Health and Welfare. In this capacity, Attorney Bae will provide legal advice on statutory interpretation, support the Ministry’s policy initiatives, and represent or advise on litigation matters, contributing his expertise to the effective implementation of public health and welfare policies.

LK Partners welcomed Hye Su Son, Attorney-at-Law and licensed Pharmacist, as a new member of the firm in January 2025. Attorney Son has built extensive experience across a law firm, the legal department of a pharmaceutical company, and the Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency. She possesses broad expertise spanning medical and pharmaceutical law, general corporate advisory work, and litigation. Holding dual qualifications as both a pharmacist and an attorney, she provides integrated legal advice and representation that combines in-depth practical understanding of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries with precise legal analysis. Her background enables her to effectively address complex medical disputes and regulatory and compliance issues arising in the pharmaceutical sector.

Joon Ik Bae, Managing Partner at LK Partners, was appointed in May 2024 as a member of the Pre-Deliberation Committee on Administrative Sanctions of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

Joon Ik Bae, Managing Partner at LK Partners, was reappointed in May 2024 as an Advisory Attorney to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.