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Bo Kyeok LEE
(李寶格)
Patent attorney Bo Kyeok Lee joined Lee & Ko IP in 2025, leveraging nearly 25 years of practical experience and expertise at the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), the Korea Trade Commission, and the Prosecutor’s Office. His primary focus is on trademarks and design-related matters, including examination, trials, and legal advice on infringement cases involving patents, unfair competition, and trade secrets.
At the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), he carried out a wide range of practical IP-related duties, serving as a Senior Examiner, Team Leader, Advisory Examiner, and Supervising Examiner, while also actively participating in the Trademark and Design Examination Council and delivering lectures on intellectual property. Notably, he led the inauguration of the Special Judicial Police for Trademarks and served as the first head of its Busan office and head of the Distribution Crime Investigation Team, significantly contributing to the system's foundation and delivering outstanding enforcement outcomes.
At the Korea Trade Commission, he handled cases related to origin violations, IP infringement, and unfair competition. At the Prosecutor’s Office, he was responsible for execution-related duties (such as the arrest of non-compliant individuals, suspension of detention, bail, and fines) and public security affairs.
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At the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), he carried out a wide range of practical IP-related duties, serving as a Senior Examiner, Team Leader, Advisory Examiner, and Supervising Examiner, while also actively participating in the Trademark and Design Examination Council and delivering lectures on intellectual property. Notably, he led the inauguration of the Special Judicial Police for Trademarks and served as the first head of its Busan office and head of the Distribution Crime Investigation Team, significantly contributing to the system's foundation and delivering outstanding enforcement outcomes.
At the Korea Trade Commission, he handled cases related to origin violations, IP infringement, and unfair competition. At the Prosecutor’s Office, he was responsible for execution-related duties (such as the arrest of non-compliant individuals, suspension of detention, bail, and fines) and public security affairs.
Sung Kyu LEE
(李崇圭)
Sung Kyu Lee is a leading specialist in the Antitrust & Competition Practice Group at Lee & Ko. He has over two decades of distinguished experience at the Korea Fair Trade Commission (“KFTC”), where he held senior positions across key divisions, including the Abuse of Market Dominance, Merger Review and Cartel Investigation. During his tenure at the KFTC, Mr. Lee played a pivotal role in handling a wide range of high-profile merger reviews, cartel investigations, and abuse of dominance cases.
In addition to his extensive public sector career, Mr. Lee also served as Senior Director for Fair Trade Policy at Coupang Inc., one of Korea’s leading platform companies, where he managed and advised on complex regulatory compliance and platform-related competition issues.
Mr. Lee holds a Ph.D. in Law from Hanyang University, where his doctoral research focused on the anti-competitive implications of big data. His academic expertise, combined with his deep practical experience in competition law enforcement and policy development, enables him to provide strategic and well-rounded advice to clients navigating complex antitrust challenges in both traditional and digital markets.
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In addition to his extensive public sector career, Mr. Lee also served as Senior Director for Fair Trade Policy at Coupang Inc., one of Korea’s leading platform companies, where he managed and advised on complex regulatory compliance and platform-related competition issues.
Mr. Lee holds a Ph.D. in Law from Hanyang University, where his doctoral research focused on the anti-competitive implications of big data. His academic expertise, combined with his deep practical experience in competition law enforcement and policy development, enables him to provide strategic and well-rounded advice to clients navigating complex antitrust challenges in both traditional and digital markets.
Kyung Duk AN
(安庚德)
Kyung Duk An is a highly respected authority in labor policy, human resources, and workplace safety, with over 30 years of distinguished service at the Ministry of Employment and Labor of the Republic of Korea. Over the course of his career, he held numerous senior leadership roles, including Director General of the Occupational Safety and Health Office, Director General of the Regional Employment and Labor Office, Deputy Minister of the Planning and Management Office, Director General of the Labor Policy Office, and Standing Committee Member of the Economic, Social & Labor Council, where he played a central role in shaping and implementing national labor and employment strategies. He culminated his public service as the 8th Minister of Employment and Labor.
Drawing on extensive experience in both policy development and field operations, Mr. An offers tailored, results-driven advisory services across the areas of human resources, labor relations, and industrial safety. He helps companies effectively manage personnel issues, ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, and design workplace safety systems that support business continuity and legal integrity. His strategic guidance enables clients to mitigate regulatory risks, prevent labor disputes, and build resilient, forward-looking HR and safety frameworks.
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Drawing on extensive experience in both policy development and field operations, Mr. An offers tailored, results-driven advisory services across the areas of human resources, labor relations, and industrial safety. He helps companies effectively manage personnel issues, ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, and design workplace safety systems that support business continuity and legal integrity. His strategic guidance enables clients to mitigate regulatory risks, prevent labor disputes, and build resilient, forward-looking HR and safety frameworks.
Geun Hyuk YOO
(柳根赫)
Geun Hyuk Yoo, Senior Advisor at Lee & Ko, is a nationally recognized expert in health policy and public administration, with over 30 years of distinguished service in the Korean government, including high-level roles at the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Office of the President. Most notably, he served as the Second Vice Minister of Health and Welfare, where he spearheaded major reforms in the healthcare system and led strategic initiatives to advance the healthcare industry.
At Lee & Ko, Mr. Yoo leverages his deep institutional knowledge and regulatory expertise to advise clients across a wide spectrum of matters related to healthcare policy, hospital and medical service delivery systems, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, tobacco control policy, and food safety. He also plays a pivotal role in guiding clients through rapidly evolving sectors such as new drug development, cutting-edge medical technologies, and innovative medical devices. His advisory work focuses in particular on regulatory approvals, pricing strategies, and reimbursement under the national health insurance system, which are essential for achieving market access and successful commercialization in Korea’s healthcare sector.
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At Lee & Ko, Mr. Yoo leverages his deep institutional knowledge and regulatory expertise to advise clients across a wide spectrum of matters related to healthcare policy, hospital and medical service delivery systems, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, tobacco control policy, and food safety. He also plays a pivotal role in guiding clients through rapidly evolving sectors such as new drug development, cutting-edge medical technologies, and innovative medical devices. His advisory work focuses in particular on regulatory approvals, pricing strategies, and reimbursement under the national health insurance system, which are essential for achieving market access and successful commercialization in Korea’s healthcare sector.
Zac SHARPE
Zac Sharpe has extensive experience in complex international disputes, including international arbitration and enforcement proceedings in multiple jurisdictions. He has lived and worked in Asia for nearly two decades and his practice covers energy, engineering and construction, investor-state, health care/life sciences, technology, joint venture and M&A disputes.
Zac has acted as counsel in multibillion dollar disputes and in arbitration proceedings at major arbitration centers across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. He has extensive experience with high stakes and complex disputes involving multiple jurisdictions.
He has represented clients in arbitration proceedings under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce, the London Court of International Arbitration, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, the International Center for Dispute Resolution, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Center and the London Maritime Arbitrators Association.
Zac is a solicitor advocate with higher rights of audience in the Senior (Civil) Courts of England & Wales. Zac is also admitted as an attorney in New York and admitted as a foreign lawyer in the Singapore International Commercial Court.
“…one of the most impressive practitioners in the Singapore arbitration space; he is recognized for “considerable experience in construction having worked in-house.”
“Zachary is a highly experienced practitioner, particularly in Korean matters”. “He has the ability to digest the details and to present them all when needed”.
“Zachary is an excellent lawyer and I thoroughly recommend him”; “He is a really good guy who builds very strong client relationships”.
- Who's Who Legal: Arbitration — Future Leaders (2018, 2020-2024) -
“A standout partner who exemplifies leadership and deep legal acumen is Zachary Sharpe. His strategic insights and mastery in navigating complex cross-border disputes have consistently resulted in favorable outcomes for clients. His reputation for integrity and dedication makes him a trusted adviser and a formidable advocate in the arbitration community”.
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific — "Next Generation Partner" (2021-2023) -
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Zac has acted as counsel in multibillion dollar disputes and in arbitration proceedings at major arbitration centers across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. He has extensive experience with high stakes and complex disputes involving multiple jurisdictions.
He has represented clients in arbitration proceedings under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce, the London Court of International Arbitration, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, the International Center for Dispute Resolution, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Center and the London Maritime Arbitrators Association.
Zac is a solicitor advocate with higher rights of audience in the Senior (Civil) Courts of England & Wales. Zac is also admitted as an attorney in New York and admitted as a foreign lawyer in the Singapore International Commercial Court.
“…one of the most impressive practitioners in the Singapore arbitration space; he is recognized for “considerable experience in construction having worked in-house.”
“Zachary is a highly experienced practitioner, particularly in Korean matters”. “He has the ability to digest the details and to present them all when needed”.
“Zachary is an excellent lawyer and I thoroughly recommend him”; “He is a really good guy who builds very strong client relationships”.
- Who's Who Legal: Arbitration — Future Leaders (2018, 2020-2024) -
“A standout partner who exemplifies leadership and deep legal acumen is Zachary Sharpe. His strategic insights and mastery in navigating complex cross-border disputes have consistently resulted in favorable outcomes for clients. His reputation for integrity and dedication makes him a trusted adviser and a formidable advocate in the arbitration community”.
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific — "Next Generation Partner" (2021-2023) -
Yunseek HAHM
(咸允植)
Yunseek Hahm is a leading partner in Lee & Ko’s Litigation Group, with recognized expertise in civil, criminal, and administrative litigation, including complex labor and employment disputes. He brings to his practice a wealth of experience gained through a distinguished 15-year judicial career and subsequent roles in both private practice and corporate leadership.
Mr. Hahm served as a judge in various courts across Korea, where he presided over a wide range of cases involving civil, criminal, family, and labor matters. After retiring from the judiciary in 2016, he spent several years at major law firms, representing large corporations in high-stakes litigation. From 2020 to 2025, Mr. Hahm served as Vice President of Korea’s leading platform company, where he oversaw legal and compliance functions and gained broad, practical experience across business operations, including leasing, public affairs, and ESG strategy.
Combining his deep understanding of judicial reasoning with hands-on business insight, Mr. Hahm delivers strategic, practical litigation solutions tailored to the needs of corporate clients.
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Mr. Hahm served as a judge in various courts across Korea, where he presided over a wide range of cases involving civil, criminal, family, and labor matters. After retiring from the judiciary in 2016, he spent several years at major law firms, representing large corporations in high-stakes litigation. From 2020 to 2025, Mr. Hahm served as Vice President of Korea’s leading platform company, where he oversaw legal and compliance functions and gained broad, practical experience across business operations, including leasing, public affairs, and ESG strategy.
Combining his deep understanding of judicial reasoning with hands-on business insight, Mr. Hahm delivers strategic, practical litigation solutions tailored to the needs of corporate clients.
Jeongsam KIM
(金正三)
Jeongsam Kim brings over 31 years of distinguished experience in public service, having held key leadership roles at the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Communications Commission. He has deep expertise in policy-making and regulatory affairs across a wide range of sectors, including telecommunications and spectrum, media, IT/software, cyber security, and next-generation (5G/6G) mobile communications. He advises clients on legal and regulatory issues in areas such as telecommunications and media, artificial intelligence, and cyber security.
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Dongmin SEO
(徐東暋)
Dongmin Seo joined Lee & Ko in 2025 and he provides litigation and advisory services based on extensive practical experience gained through 14 years of distinguished service as a judge and prosecutor, specializing in corporate-related administrative litigation, criminal litigation, and construction & real estate disputes.
During his tenure as a prosecutor, Mr. Seo’s meticulous approach to investigations and trial work led to multiple distinctions, including recognition by the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office on 10 occasions for outstanding performance, as well as commendations from the Minister of Justice and the Prosecutor General. While serving as a judge at the Seoul Administrative Court, Mr. Seo handled high-stakes matters ranging from administrative sanctions against corporations, defense contractors, and pharmaceutical companies to major development projects, redevelopment and reconstruction endeavors, and administrative dispositions involving medical institutions and senior public officials. This breadth of experience underscores Mr. Seo’s proven ability to offer clients insightful counsel and effective representation in even the most complex legal challenges.
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During his tenure as a prosecutor, Mr. Seo’s meticulous approach to investigations and trial work led to multiple distinctions, including recognition by the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office on 10 occasions for outstanding performance, as well as commendations from the Minister of Justice and the Prosecutor General. While serving as a judge at the Seoul Administrative Court, Mr. Seo handled high-stakes matters ranging from administrative sanctions against corporations, defense contractors, and pharmaceutical companies to major development projects, redevelopment and reconstruction endeavors, and administrative dispositions involving medical institutions and senior public officials. This breadth of experience underscores Mr. Seo’s proven ability to offer clients insightful counsel and effective representation in even the most complex legal challenges.
Seo Gon Kim
(金瑞坤)
Seogon Kim is a distinguished industrial security expert with over 30 years of experience at Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS), where he specialized in technology protection and economic security. He has extensive expertise in preventing and responding to corporate technology leakage incidents and advising on the export of National Core Technologies (NCT) and defense technologies.
Mr. Kim played a pivotal role in developing Korea’s national technology protection and economic security framework. His leadership contributed to the enactment and amendment of key legislation, including the Act on Prevention of Divulgence and Protection of Industrial Technology, the Defense Technology Security Act, and revisions to the Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act.
He has provided comprehensive security consulting and compliance advisory services to leading corporations, government-funded research institutes, and university laboratories on a wide range of issues, including industrial technology protection, trade secret management, and corporate information security. His recent work includes advising on cross-border technology transactions, defense industry compliance, and strategic information protection measures.
Since joining Lee & Ko in 2025, Mr. Kim has been a key member of the Industrial Technology & Economic Security Practice Group, where he provides specialized counsel on industrial technology protection, trade secret and corporate information security, defense industry regulations, NCT compliance, data privacy and cybersecurity.
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Mr. Kim played a pivotal role in developing Korea’s national technology protection and economic security framework. His leadership contributed to the enactment and amendment of key legislation, including the Act on Prevention of Divulgence and Protection of Industrial Technology, the Defense Technology Security Act, and revisions to the Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act.
He has provided comprehensive security consulting and compliance advisory services to leading corporations, government-funded research institutes, and university laboratories on a wide range of issues, including industrial technology protection, trade secret management, and corporate information security. His recent work includes advising on cross-border technology transactions, defense industry compliance, and strategic information protection measures.
Since joining Lee & Ko in 2025, Mr. Kim has been a key member of the Industrial Technology & Economic Security Practice Group, where he provides specialized counsel on industrial technology protection, trade secret and corporate information security, defense industry regulations, NCT compliance, data privacy and cybersecurity.
Sunho PARK
(朴善晧)
Sunho Park is a Senior Advisor at Lee & Ko, bringing over 35 years of distinguished experience in leadership roles within the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) and the International Contractors Association of Korea (ICAK). Renowned for his pivotal tenure as the 1st Vice Minister of MOLIT, Mr. Park has shaped national policies in real estate, construction, industrial complexes, urban planning, transportation infrastructure, and outbound construction investment. His career spans significant international engagements with the OECD and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), alongside his leadership as Chairman of ICAK. At Lee & Ko, he provides expert counsel to corporations on regulatory reform, infrastructure investment, and related fields.
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