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Yeon Su Kim
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kys@siwoo-law.com

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Yeon Su Kim, Attorney at Law, previously served in the Legal Department of Kakao Corp., where he provided legal counsel on a wide range of new business initiatives. He has also practiced as an associate at Dambak Law Firm and later as a managing partner at Myungjae Law Firm.

Throughout his career, Mr. Kim has successfully secured numerous non-indictment decisions and acquittals in high-profile criminal cases covered by the media. He has also achieved favorable judgments in various civil matters, including redevelopment, reconstruction, and Moa Town projects.

Mr. Kim is currently a partner at Siwoo Law Firm and is a certified specialist in Criminal Law and Damages (Tort Law), as registered with the Korean Bar Association. He provides comprehensive legal services, including corporate advisory and litigation.

Experience

  • Member, Viewer Committee, JTBC
  • Legal Advisor on Military Human Rights, 18th Fighter Wing, Republic of Korea Air Force
  • Counsel for Victims of Sexual Violence, Korea Sexual Violence Crisis Center
  • Legal Advisor, Seoul Bus Workers’ Union
  • Legal Counsel, Gwangyang City, Jeollanam-do
  • Member, Special Promotion Review Committee, Korean National Police Agency
  • Member, School Rights Protection Committee and School Violence Countermeasures Committee, Jingwan Middle School, Seoul
  • Member, Startup Legal Center, Korean Legal Professionals Association
  • Former Attorney, Legal Department, Kakao Corp.
  • Former Associate, Dambak Law Office
  • Former Managing Partner, Myungjae Law Firm
  • Former Steering Committee Member, People’s Solidarity for Participatory Democracy (PSPD)
  • Former Vice Chair, Special Committee on Education, Democratic Party of Korea

Notable Cases

  • - Advisory on Redevelopment/Reconstruction Projects – Cheongnyangni District 4, U-dong District 1 (Busan), among others
  • - Advisory on Moa Town Projects – Jayang 4-dong, Jayang 2-dong, Banpo 1-dong, Yangjae 2-dong, Wolgye 1-dong, Sangdo-dong, Dunchon 2-dong, Yeoksam 1-dong, Yeoksam 2-dong, Sangbong-dong
  • - Advisory on Financial Regulatory Sandbox Project – “Real Estate Securities Trading Platform”
  • - Other Notable Cases (Blog) – http://blog.naver.com/oooh19

Education

  • - Graduate, Gwangyang Jecheol High School
  • - B.A. in Political Science and International Relations, Yonsei University (Sinchon)
  • - J.D., Yonsei University Law School
  • - Ph.D. Candidate in Urban Development and Management, Graduate School of Urban Studies, Hanyang University
  • - Completed Executive Program in Digital Finance and Virtual Assets, Yonsei University School of Business
  • - Completed Executive Program, Graduate School of Communication and Media, Yonsei University
  • - Completed Real Estate Development Professional Program, Korea Real Estate Development Association
  • - Completed Copyright Contract Practice Program, Korea Copyright Commission
  • - Completed Intellectual Property Law Training Program, Korean Intellectual Property Office

Awards & Recognition

  • - President’s Award, LH Corporation, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Happy Housing Competition
  • - Grand Prize, Yonsei University Public Interest Legal Support Program Competition
  • - Academic Excellence Award, ROK Air Force Officer Training School

Activities

  • - Operator of Legal Information Channels on YouTube and TikTok, “Neulbyeon” (100,000+ total subscribers) – http://www.youtube.com/@neulbyeon
  • - Media Appearances: SBS Curious Stories Y, Morning Wide; tvN The Choice of 7 Billion; TV Chosun Wise Morning; SBS Biz Life Inside; Pax Economy TV Ask Anything About Legal Concerns, among others
  • - Founder, Mobile Live Commerce Startup

Languages

  • Korean, English
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