HYUNG SOO KIM
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khis7@namsanlaw.com
Criminal DefenseIntellectual PropertyF&B, Health CareReal Property Construction
Hyung Soo, Kim graduated from Sungkyunkwan University Law School and is admitted to the Korean Bar (40th). After completing training at the Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea (30th Class), Mr. Kim served for 20 years as a prosecutor in various positions, including the Ministry of Justice, the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, and Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office. Before joining Lim, Chung & Suh in July 2024, he last served as the Chief of the Eastern District Office at the Busan District Prosecutors’ Office.
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Experience
- 2024Partner, Lim, Chung & Suh
- 2023Chief of the Eastern District Office, Busan District Prosecutors’ Office
- 2022Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Seoul Northern District Prosecutors’ Office (Office with emphasis on tax)
- 2021Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Jeonju District Prosecutors’ Office
- 2020Chief Prosecutor of Criminal Division 2 (Food, Pharmaceuticals), Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office
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Education
- 2022Completed Seoul National University, School of Law, Advanced Leadership Program (ALP)
- 2009Long-term training with China Public Security Division
- 2004Completed Sungkyunkwan University Law School, LLM course (Majored in business law)
- 1997Graduated from Sungkyunkwan University Law School
- 1993Graduated from Gwangju High School
Publication/Insights
- Reviewed and supervised “Cases of Crimes related to Victims of Multiple Damages and Ideas on Investigation” (1st Edition)
- Publication of “Intellectual Property Crime Investigation Practice” (2nd Revised Edition)
Recognition
- 2022Received the Red Stripes Order of Service Merit
- 2010Commendation from the Minister of Justice
