About Me
Hyungjo Kim
I provide strategic legal representation, IP/patent advisory, tax compliance counsel, and trial advocacy for foreign expats and international travelers in South Korea. Holding triple qualifications as a Member Attorney, Patent Attorney, and Tax Accountant, my focus is on safeguarding client rights and navigating complex legal/regulatory systems with absolute precision.
Relevant Experience
Partner Attorney
Advising international clients, foreign expats, and corporations on complex litigation, IP disputes, tax compliance, labor matters, and criminal defense. Leading specialized legal oversight and expat protection services.
Legal Officer & Intelligence Officer
Conducted legal analysis and strategic advisory on national cybersecurity regulations, counter-terrorism operations, counter-espionage frameworks, and high-level regulatory compliance.
Associate Attorney
Specialized in white-collar criminal defense, corporate commercial disputes, tax controversies, and high-stakes civil litigation before Korean courts.
Education & Licenses
Korean Bar Examination (Admitted, 2016)
Successfully passed the 5th Korean Bar Examination. Registered Member of the Seoul Bar Association & Korean Bar Association.
Registered Patent Attorney (KPAA License, ROK)
Registered Patent Attorney. Advisory on intellectual property rights, patent disputes, trademark registration, and trade secret protection.
Certified Tax Accountant (KCTA License, ROK)
Certified Tax Accountant. Tax law compliance, corporate & expat tax refund advisory, VAT regulations, and tax audit defense.
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 legal communications, international relations, and global studies.
Skills & Proficiencies
Key Practice Areas
Expat Criminal Defense & Victim Protection, Tenancy Deposit Claims (Jeonse/Wolse Recovery), Intellectual Property & Patent Disputes, Tax Audit & VAT Refund Advisory, Cybersecurity & NIS Regulatory 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: igozigu@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hyungjo-kim ↗
Office Location: Bubshin Law Firm, Seoul, South Korea