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Introducing the experts of Siwoo

Yeon-jeong Kim
Attorney at Law

kyjsw20@siwoo-law.com

Family Law, Criminal Law (Sex Crimes), School Violence, Child Abuse, Labor Law (Disciplinary Actions), International Investment, Corporate Legal Affairs

Attorney Yeon-jeong Kim gained extensive experience handling various civil and criminal cases while serving as a judicial researcher at the Seoul High Court for two years. Building on this foundation, she honed her litigation skills at several prominent law firms.
She later served as the Director of the Women and Children's Rights Division at the Ministry of Justice, overseeing legal frameworks related to child abuse and sex crimes, as well as managing child support enforcement. Drawing on this experience and her five-year teaching background, she has successfully secured non-indictments in numerous school violence and child abuse cases. Additionally, she possesses deep expertise in divorce and custody disputes.
Attorney Kim was also dispatched to the Ho Chi Minh office in Vietnam, where she handled a variety of matters related to Korean investments.

Education

  • Myungduk Foreign Language High School – Department of English
  • Seoul National University – College of Education
  • Hanyang University School of Law – J.D.

Career Experience
Previous Positions

  • Teacher, Seoul Sangmyung High School
  • Judicial Researcher, Seoul High Court (Specialized in Sexual Violence and International Transactions)
  • Attorney, LKB & Partners Law Firm
  • Partner Attorney, Juwon LLC
  • Director, Women and Children's Rights Division, Ministry of Justice
  • Resident Attorney, Iksun Law Office, Ho Chi Minh Office
  • Member, School Violence Committee, Seoul Gwangnam High School
  • Expert Member on Sexual Harassment and Violence, Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education

Current Positions

  • Member, Investigation Committee, Korean Bar Association
  • Ombudsman for Sexual Harassment and Violence, Ministry of Justice
  • Member, U.S. Subcommittee, International Committee, Seoul Bar Association
  • Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Korean Bar Association
  • Partner Attorney, Siwoo Law Firm