About Me
Hyungjo Kim
I provide strategic legal representation, settlement negotiations, and trial advocacy for foreign expats and international travelers in Korea. My focus is on breaking down language barriers and navigating the Korean legal system to secure optimal outcomes for my clients.
Relevant Experience
Partner Attorney
Advising international clients, foreign expats, and multinational corporations on complex litigation, cross-border disputes, labor matters, and criminal defense. Leading specialized legal compliance and expat protection services.
Legal Officer & Intelligence Officer
Conducted legal analysis and advisory on national cybersecurity regulations, counter-terrorism operations, counter-espionage frameworks, and corporate asset protection. Coordinated legal procedures and strategic cross-border intelligence analyses.
Associate Attorney
Specialized in white-collar crimes, corporate commercial disputes, labor arbitrations, and high-stakes civil litigation. Represented diverse clients before regional labor commissions and court proceedings.
Corporate Legal Specialist
Advised on international resource development deals, drafted global transaction contracts, managed overseas joint-venture legal affairs, and conducted cross-border regulatory compliance reviews.
Education & Credentials
Korean Bar Examination (KBA License Admitted, 2016)
Successfully passed the 5th Korean Bar Examination (April 2016). Registered Member of the Seoul Bar Association & Korean Bar Association.
Yeungnam University Law School (J.D., 2016)
Juris Doctor. Specialization in civil litigation practice, administrative defense, and international trade law.
Seoul National University (LL.B., 2008)
Bachelor of Laws, College of Law. Grounded in core jurisprudence, contract law, and public law systems.
Daewon Foreign Language High School (Graduated, 1998)
Elite language program emphasizing bilingual communications, international relations, and global studies.
Skills & Proficiencies
Key Practice Areas
Expat Criminal Defense & Victim Representation, Tenancy Deposit Claims, Corporate Regulatory Audits, Cybersecurity & Counter-Espionage Counsel
Languages
English (Bilingual Legal Advisory, Document Analysis), Korean (Native legal drafting and litigation)
Strategic Services
Out-of-Court Dispute Mediation, Settlement Package Structuring, Cross-Border Power of Attorney (POA) Operations
Direct Consultation
Direct Case Evaluation
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Connect With Me
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hyungjo-kim ↗
Office Location: Bubshin Law Firm, Seoul, South Korea