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Byungkwon OH
Foreign Attorney
T. +82 2-3477-8695
F. +82 2-3477-8694
E. byungkwon.oh@law-lin.com
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Byung Kwon OH is a U.S.-licensed attorney specializing in fintech, cross-border expansion of startups, finance, international transactions, and foreign exchange regulations. Drawing upon his extensive practical experience in the legal department of a major domestic bank and a global remittance fintech company, OH serves as an expert in international transactions, delivering sophisticated legal counsel on cross-border contract negotiations, trade-related disputesincluding those involving overseas remittances and letters of credit (L/C) transactionsand foreign regulatory approvals and licensing. In particular, he extensively advises startups on cross-border expansion, investments, establishment of overseas entities, and foreign exchange regulations, and immigration matters. Furthermore, leveraging his hands-on experience with immigration and visa matters at a New York-based NGO, he delivers practical and differentiated strategic advice for clients navigating overseas expansion.

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Experience
  • Former) Legal Department, KB Kookmin Bank
  • ​​Former) Minkwon Center for Community Action (NGO, New York)
  • Former) Legal Team, MOIN, Inc.
  • Current) LIN LLC
Representative Matters
  • Advised on the establishment of overseas subsidiaries and financial license application procedures (Europe and Southeast Asia, among others)
  • Reviewed local regulations for overseas business models and advised on legal risks
  • Drafted, reviewed, and supported negotiations of English-language contracts for cross-border transactions with global partners
  • Advised on the interpretation of the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act regarding cross-border payment businesses and assessed associated risks
  • Advised on licensing and registration for electronic financial and foreign exchange transactions, and assisted clients in responding to financial supervisory authorities
  • Assisted clients in responding to inspections by the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS)
  • Developed strategies for and acted in trade disputes involving letters of credit (L/C), overseas remittances, and bank guarantees
  • Reviewed regulatory requirements for conducting foreign exchange business under the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act and advised on practical implementation
  • Conducted regulatory reviews regarding foreign exchange reporting and declaration
  • Drafted immigration and visa petitions, provided legal advice on immigration law issues, and represented clients before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Activities
  • Current) Expert Committee Member for Innovative Finance, Korea Fintech Support Center
  • Past) Guest Lecturer, Korea Banking Institute (lectured on litigation cases involving foreign exchange credit and Letters of Credit)
Education
  • LL.B., Sungkyunkwan University College of Law
  • J.D., Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Qualifications
  • Attorney at Law, Minnesota State (USA)
  • Attorney at Law, Washington State (USA)
Capabilities
  • International Contracts & Financial Transactions
  • Fintech, Cross-Border Expansion of Startups & Establishment of Foreign Subsidiaries
  • Acquisition of Overseas Licenses
  • Cross-border Payments & Settlements
  • Foreign Exchange Regulations
  • Trade Disputes
  • U.S. Immigration Law
Languages
  • Korean
  • English
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