Jin Seok Choi
YulchonYulchon’s real estate team assists clients across all major sectors, domestically and internationally, handling acquisitions, financing, joint ventures, leasing, and the registration of foreign funds with Korean regulators. The firm offers comprehensive advice on real estate transactions, supported by cross-practice collaboration, particularly on matters with a tax element. In addition to traditional large-scale investments in office buildings and retail spaces, the team has extensive experience in logistics facilities, data centres, resorts, and hotels. Co-heads Tae Jin Cha and Ju Bong Park lead the team, with Jin Seok Choi focusing on real estate finance, insolvency, financial regulations, and large-scale real estate transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘The Yulchon team is exceptional in all aspects. They are available 24/7 around the clock, which is very important upon executing overseas transactions. They are able to apply their vast experience on overseas transactions and easily adapt to any changes that occur during a transaction. Additionally, their proactive attitude allows the client to be fully assured that nothing is being missed out.’
‘Geen Kim's vast experience in overseas transactions means she always has an answer to all questions.'
- 'Sung You Choi is very proactive always thinking of the next step ahead. He is very detail-focused, which, along with his proactive attitude, makes the client feel that nothing is being missed. He is reachable around the clock and always warm and friendly.’
Key clients
- ARA Korea
- ADF Asset Management
- AM Plus Asset Development Inc.
- BentallGreenOak (formerly known as GreenOak)
- CBRE Investment Management (Korea) (formerly known as CBRE Global Investors (Korea))
- DB Insurance
- Digital Edge
- Edn Investment Management
- Gaw Capital
- Gravity Asset Management
- Hana Alternative Asset Management
- Hana Asset Trust
- Hana Financial Investment
- Hangang Asset Management
- Hanwha Asset Management
- Hanwha Investment & Securities
- Heritage Asset Management
- HHR Asset Management
- HHR Asset Management
- JB Asset Management
- JR AMC
- Koramco Asset Management
- Korea International Trade Association
- Keppel Investment Management
- Korea Asset In Trust
- Korean Teachers’ Credit Union
- Kyobo AIM Asset Management
- LaSalle Investment Management
- LB Asset Management
- Logos Property
- Lotte AMC
- Lotte Corporation
- Mastern Investment Management
- Morgan Stanley
- Mirae Asset Global Investments
- Mirae Asset Securities
- NH-Amundi Asset Management
- NH Investment & Securities
- NH REITs Management
- Oaktree
- Pacific Asset Management Company
- Pacific Investment Management
- Pebblestone Asset Management
- RIFA Asset Management
- Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance
- Samsung SRA Asset Management
- Seraya Partners
- Shinhan Investment Corp.
- Shinhan REITs Management
- Smart Square D&I
- Tiger Alternative Investors
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tae Jin Cha, Ju Bong Park