

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 disputes—including those involving overseas remittances and letters of credit (L/C) transactions—and 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.
- Former) Legal Department, KB Kookmin Bank
- Former) Minkwon Center for Community Action (NGO, New York)
- Former) Legal Team, MOIN, Inc.
- Current) LIN LLC
- 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)
- 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)
- LL.B., Sungkyunkwan University College of Law
- J.D., Indiana University Maurer School of Law
- Attorney at Law, Minnesota State (USA)
- Attorney at Law, Washington State (USA)
- 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
- Korean
- English