YOON&YANG
Yoon & Yang’s GRC Group provides Government Relations services aimed at proactively identifying business risks arising in the course of administrative processes involving central government agencies, local authorities, and public institutions, and presenting the most efficient solutions. By presenting well-reasoned opinions from the early stages of government legislation, we help prevent the introduction of regulations that may adversely affect businesses. We also establish tailored response strategies at the preliminary stages of administrative investigations or sanctions to minimize management uncertainty. Upon the initiation of pre-procedures for administrative investigations or sanctions, a dedicated team of professionals is promptly deployed to ensure swift and proactive action, thereby helping matters to be resolved at an early stage without escalating into large-scale litigation.

Key Services

  • Provide consulting on the enactment and amendment of statutes, ordinances, and administrative rules, as well as authoritative interpretations
  • Advise on and respond to administrative investigations and sanctions by central government agencies, local authorities, and public institutions
  • Support negotiations with government agencies, local authorities, and public institutions
  • Conduct regulatory risk assessments and assist in establishing compliance systems
  • Provide support in public procurement bidding and contracting processes

Representative Cases

  • Advised on the enactment and amendment of the Act on Contracts to Which the State Is a Party under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Public Procurement Service
  • Advised on authoritative interpretation of the Industrial Cluster Development Act by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
  • Advised on licensing and permitting procedures related to power generation projects
  • Provided preemptive response strategies in connection with restrictions on participation in national R&D projects imposed by the Ministry of Science and ICT
  • Advised on arbitration in a dispute between a shipping company and a public enterprise
  • Advised on statutory interpretation of the Game Industry Promotion Act regarding the possibility of administrative fines in lieu of business suspension
  • Advised on statutory interpretation of the Traditional Market Act regarding the existence of expropriation rights
  • Advised on tax law amendments for tax benefits applicable to golf courses
  • Provided preemptive response strategies in connection with suspension of bidding qualifications under the Act on Contracts to Which the State Is a Party imposed by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration
  • Provided consulting on the Copyright Act under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
  • Provided consulting on R&D agreements under the jurisdiction of the Korea AeroSpace Administration
  • Advised on legislation concerning the development of Arctic shipping routes under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries