
Junkyu Ahn
PartnerIntroduction
Mr. Junkyu Ahn is a partner at Shin & Kim and his practice focuses on Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) with rich advisory experience in various practice areas including platforms, big data, AI, e-commerce, mobility, games, virtual assets, digital healthcare, and OTT media service for companies in Korea and overseas.
He provides excellent solutions and in-depth regulatory advice to global IT companies, conglomerates, and startups leading the 4th industrial revolution in Korea in their respective fields. He has great expertise in handling various legal issues commonly facing companies in the TMT industries, such as responding to investigations by administrative/investigative agencies, resolving disputes with consumers or business partners, investing and mergers and acquisitions, and consulting on corporate laws and legislative processes.
In 2022, he was selected as a leading lawyer in TMT by The Legal Times.
Areas of Expertise
Professional Career
- 2023-PresentShin & Kim LLC
- 2021-2023WeAdvise Law Firm
- 2013-2021Kim & Chang
- 2011-2012Judge Advocate, Republic of Korea Navy
- 2008-2010Judicial Research & Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea
Key Experience
- Advised large platform company on the Online Platform Act
- Advised Companies in Company (CIC) of large domestic companies
- Advised on the acquisition of mobility platform
- Advised on the merger of e-commerce companies
- Advised on attracting a large number of foreign investors’ Series A and Series B investments in IT companies
- Advised global company on internet service business
Education
- 2018U.C. Berkeley School of Law (Visiting Scholar)
- 2007Seoul National University College of Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
Qualifications
- 2010Admitted to bar, Korea
Languages
Korean, English
Awards
- 2010Judicial Research & Training Institute President’s Award
Professional Accolades
- "Leading Lawyer" for TMT, Legal Times, 2022, 2025
Media
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