Doil Son
YulchonYulchon’s finance and financial regulatory team includes a dynamic group of lawyers and experts in financial regulation and technology, offering comprehensive legal counsel across traditional and emerging financial regulations. The team provides full-service advice, covering banking, credit finance, ICT, data protection, financial security, and cloud services. Its expertise extends to fintech investments, including M&A, IP, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and AI matters. Co-led by Doil Son, a top authority on Korea’s fintech policy and regulations, and Young Su Shin, known for his work with financial institutions on approvals, insurance, and regulatory issues. Sun Hee Kim adds depth in data protection, e-commerce, and ICT, advising global clients expanding into Korea.
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Testimonials
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‘Pragmatic and practical legal view, accompanied with efficient spending of hours. The team clearly possesses a deep knowledge of the financial services landscape in Korea.’
‘Sun Hee Kim's legal guidance has always been clear and shows a deep understanding of the business and the business objective. It does make you feel reassured, and it's exactly what a client needs.’
‘Sun Hee Kim and the team exhibit an in-depth knowledge of the fintech sector. Their advice is not only practical but also tailored to the tasks presented. I would certainly recommend the team.’
‘Yulchon is a full-service firm that offers timely and practical advice to clients to support our business.’
‘They are always very responsive and helpful, able to give detailed guidance on Korean law.’
‘The team is practical and provides a quick turnaround.’
Key clients
- Woowa Brothers
- Viva Republica
- Ant Group
- Nonghyup Financial Group Inc.
- Shinhan Investment Securities
- Jojo Tiger Co., Ltd., Jojo Lion Co., Ltd.
- KB Securities Co., Ltd.
- Hana Bank, Woori Bank and IBK Securities
- Woori Finance Holdings
- Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
Work highlights
- Advised Ant Group in its business collaboration with Toss Payments and Toss Payments’ largest shareholder, Viva Republica, in relation to the acquisition of a significant minority stake in Toss Payments whereby Ant Group became the 2nd largest shareholder of Toss Payments, with almost 40% shareholding interest.
- Provided advisory services to Hana Bank and IBK Securities, focusing on assessing and strengthening their internal controls, and advised Woori Bank on implementing a responsibilities map under the Act on Corporate Governance of Financial Companies (the “CGFCA”).
- Provided comprehensive legal advisory to Woori Bank Co., Ltd. (“Woori Bank”) regarding the launch of its new mobile banking application, Woori Won Banking (“WWB”).
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Doil Son, Young Su Shin