Yonggeun Bae

  • Partner
  • T. +82-2-3404-0690
  • F. +82-2-3404-0803
  • E. yonggeun.bae@bkl.co.kr

Overview

Yonggeun Bae is a partner of Bae, Kim & Lee LLC and his main practice areas involve investment, real estate development, SOC business, project finance, M&A and international disputes in foreign countries, especially in Vietnam/Southeast Asia. Mr. Bae graduated from Korea University (LL.B. & LL.M.) and University of Southern California Gould School of Law (LL.M.) and completed the highest ranking course at Graduate School of Policy Studies, Korea University. He served as representative of Yulchon's Vietnam office and is currently serving as representative of BKL's Vietnam office.

Based on his experience and expertise in investment in foreign countries, Mr. Bae has participated, as a lecturer, panelist and reader, in various seminars and academic events such as Korea Securities Training Institute (Vietnam), enterprise law seminar hosted by the Center for Asian Law (Vietnam), Korean Association for Public Administration Asian Forum of Legislative Information Affairs (Cambodia), dispute resolution seminar hosted by the Korean Consulate General in Hochimin and Korean Chamber of Commerce (Vietnam), symposium relating to measures for judicial advancement and exchange and cooperation with foreign courts supervised by the Judicial Research and Training Institute (Vietnam), symposium for intensification of judicial cooperation among foreign countries supervised by the Ministry of Government Legislation (Cambodia), highest ranking course of Global Management Strategy Institute Corporation (Myanmar), College of Political Science & Economics, Korea University (overseas investment), Korea Legislation Research Institute (Cambodia), transfer pricing seminar supervised by the Korean Embassy in Vietnam, Korean Chamber of Commerce and KOTRA (Vietnam) and KOTRA (Myanmar's legislation on investment), etc.

Mr. Bae served as legal advisor for the Korean Embassy in Vietnam, director of the Hanoi Korean International School Foundation, member of International Committee of the Seoul Bar Association, and vice president of the Korean Association in Hanoi, etc. and is currently serving as legal advisor for the Korean Construction Association in Vietnam, vice chairman of the KOCHAM in Vietnam, member of the Legal Advisory Panel for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Doing Business Abroad of the Ministry of Justice, vice president of the Korean Association in Vietnam, and consultant for the Center for Support for Utilization of the Korea-Vietnam FTA of the KOTRA.

Representative Experience

2015-Present Managing Partner, Bae, Kim & Lee, Vietnam
2015-Present Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
2015 Representative, Yulchon LLC, Vietnam
2007-2015 Yulchon LLC
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2022 Vice Chairman, KOCHAM, Vietnam
2020-Present Arbitrator, Korean Commercial Arbitration Board
2018-2021 Vice President, Korean Association in Hanoi, Vietnam
2016-Present Advisor, KOTRA Korea-Vietnam FTA Support Center
2016 Legal Advisor, Korean society in Vietnam
2015-Present Commissioner, Vietnam KORCHAM
2015-2017 Member, International Committee of the Seoul Bar Association
2015-Present Legal Advisor, Korean Construction Association, Vietnam
2015-Present Member, Legal Advisory Group for Overseas Expansion of Small and Medium Enterprises, Ministry of Justice
2014-2020 Director, Hanoi Korean International School Foundation
2014-2017 Legal Advisor, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Vietnam

Representative Matters

Advised Shinhan Financial Group on its investment in TIKI, a Vietnamese e-commerce enterprise
Advised Hana Financial Group on its acquisition of shares in BIDV Securities JSC, a Vietnam-based securities firm
Advised Shinhan Life Insurance on the establishment of its subsidiary life insurance company in Vietnam
Advised KEB Hana Bank on its strategic investment in BIDV, Vietnamese state-owned listed bank
Advised on Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance's investment in VietinBank's insurance company based in Vietnam
Advised Shinhan Financial Group on its investment in TIKI, a Vietnamese e-commerce enterprise
Advised Hana Financial Group on its acquisition of shares in BIDV Securities JSC, a Vietnam-based securities firm
Advised Shinhan Life Insurance on the establishment of its subsidiary life insurance company in Vietnam
Advised KEB Hana Bank on its strategic investment in BIDV, Vietnamese state-owned listed bank
Advised on Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance's investment in VietinBank's insurance company based in Vietnam
Advised Hanwha Asset Management on its purchase of preferred shares of Vingroup, Vietnam's biggest conglomerate
Advised Lotte Card on its acquisition of Techcom Finance for the sake of its expansion into the Vietnamese market
Advised KB Securities on its acquisition of shares in Maritime Securities Incorporation, a Vietnam-based securities firm
Advised AON BGN on its acquisition of Keangnam Landmark Tower 72
Advised on AON & Mirae Asset's purchasing the project of Keangnam Landmark Tower 72
Advised CJ E&M on its joint drama production with Vietnamese broadcaster VTV
Advised CJ CheilJedang Corporation on its acquisition of Vietnamese food company Cau Tre Export Goods Processing
Advised CJ CheilJedang Corporation on its acquisition of Vietnamese food company Minh Dat Food
Advised GS E&C on Riverview Apartment Development project in Hochimin
Advised GS Homeshopping on its acquisition of a homeshopping company in Vietnam
Advised on LG Display's Establishment of Vietnamese Subsidiary
Advised on LG Innotek's Establishment of Vietnamese Subsidiary
Advised Keangnam on Hanoi Landmark Tower 72 project
Advised on feasibility studies for foreign SOC businesses ordered by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport
Advised Kumho Asiana Group on Kumho Asiana Tower project in Hochimin
Advised for Dongbu Insurance on its acquisition of a Vietnamese insurance company
Advised Dongwon Group on its acquisition of TTP(listed company) and MVP in Vietnam
Advised Lotte Group on Lotte Center Hanoi project
Advised Ministry of Justice on its research into Myanmar's legal system and publication of a guide to investments in Myanmar
Advised Woori Bank on its establish of the 100% foreign bank in Vietnam
Advised on Establishment of Subsidiary and Investment Registration of Binh Duong Factory of Kolon
Advised POSCO Daewoo International consortium on its hotel development project in Myanmar
Advised Korea Western Power consortium on construction of Thaketa Combined Cycle Power Plant in Myanmar
Advised Korea Water Resources Corporation consortium on its water resources control project in Thailand
Advised Hanwha E&C on its commercial & residential complex development project in Myanmar
Advised Incheon City Government on Songdo New City development project

Education

2011 University of Southern California Gould School of Law (LL.M.)
2006 Korea University (LL.M.)
2003 Judicial Research and Training Institute, Supreme Court of Korea
1998 Korea University (LL.B.)

Selected Activities

Publications
Comparative Study on Domestic and Foreign Legal System Relating to Investment for Promotion of Domestic Investment, Myanmar (Co-author, 2013)
Project Finance Legislation (Korea Securities Training Institut, 2007, 2009, 2013)
Taxation Practice and Tax Favors in Vietnam for Foreign Investors (Co-author, 2012)
Legal Guide for Investment in Cambodia (Co-author, 2009)
Legal Guide for Investment in Vietnam (Co-author, 2008)
Guide for Private and Public Joint Investment in Vietnam (Co-author, 2006-2007)
Poison Pill as a Defensive Measure against Hostile M&A (2011)
Legal Limitation and Reform on Real Estate Development Business in Cambodia–Focused on the Foreign Investment Law and Real Estate Laws of Cambodia (Asia Public Administration Forum, Korean Association for Public Administration, 2011)
Legal Study on Asset Securitization Transactions-Focused on Issues over Asset Securitization Transaction Practice (Master's Thesis, Korea University Graduate School, 2006)
Activity
Lecturer, Korea Securities Training Institut, Korea Securities Dealers Association (2007-2008)
Lecturer, Training Institute of Seoul Public Servant (2003)
Awards
Legal Times - Lawyer of the Year (2020)
Appreciation Plaque (Legal Advisory Group for Overseas Expansion of Small and Medium Enterprises, Ministry of Justice, 2018)
Citation (Minstery of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, 2018)
Appreciation Plaque (Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Vietnam, 2013)
Asia Law as Finance-Specialized Lawyer (2006-2007)

Qualifications

2013 Registered Foreign Attorney (Vietnam)
2003 Korea