Jong Keun LEE
Attorney
T. +82 2-3477-8677
F. +82 2-3477-8678
E. jongkeun.lee@law-lin.com
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Jong Keun LEE has maintained a broad litigation and advisory practice across civil, criminal, family, inheritance, and administrative law since 2008. He is particularly recognized as a specialist in real estate, reconstruction, and redevelopment projects, having built extensive practical experience. He is regarded as an expert in navigating the complex structures and conflicting interests of urban renewal projects, coordinating the legal interests of all parties involved and proposing reasonable solutions.
Having advised numerous corporate clients, he has earned deep trust in corporate legal affairs and construction/real estate advisory services. He has represented major construction firms such as Daelim Industrial, STX Construction, and Seohee Construction, handling a comprehensive spectrum of practical matters, including construction contract disputes, defect liability, and construction payment claims.
He is certified by the Korean Bar Association as a specialist in redevelopment and reconstruction and holds a certification as an Urban Renewal Specialist, making him a rare expert who understands both the legal and technical aspects of urban renewal projects. He also serves as a director of the Bankruptcy Law Association, a criminal mediation committee member at the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office, a member of the Seoul Bar Association's Real Estate Community, and a director of Korea Job World, maintaining consistent engagement across the legal, public, and academic sectors.
Profile
Experience
- Completed professional training, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance
- Criminal Mediation Committee Member, Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors’ Office
- Member, Real Estate Community, Seoul Bar Association
- Completed training on construction, real estate laws, and redevelopment/reconstruction, Korean Bar Association
- School Violence Committee Member, Myeondong Elementary School, Seoul
- Attended 22nd Urban Renewal Specialist Course
- Passed the 20th Urban Renewal Specialist Qualification Exam
- Certified Specialist in redevelopment/reconstruction and real estate, Korean Bar Association
- Former) Daeji Law
- Current) LIN LLC
Representative Matters
- Advised Doosan Tower Co., Ltd., Humantec Korea Co., Ltd., Samwoo EMC Co., Ltd., Sambo Corrugated Board Co., Ltd., Mesa F&D Co., Ltd., and Isan Co., Ltd., among others
- Represented Daelim Industrial Co., Ltd., STX Construction Co., Ltd., Seohee Construction Co., Ltd., among others, in construction litigation
- Advised and represented the Sinbanpo 1st Reconstruction Association, the Banpo 3rd District Promotion Committee, the Bomun 4th District Redevelopment Association, and the Jeonnong 7th District Redevelopment Association, among others, in reconstruction/redevelopment matters
- Acted in cross-border matters for JURA (Hungary), HSMD (Spain), and M2M Entertainment (USA)
- Advised the Gwangju Jiwon 2-1 District Redevelopment and Maintenance Association and represented it in eviction litigation
- Advised Hongeun Clover Apartments and represented it in compulsory sale and eviction litigation
- Advised the Goyang Neunggok 6th District Redevelopment and Maintenance Association and represented it in litigation
- Advised the Incheon Bupyeong Apartment Reconstruction and Maintenance Association and represented it in litigation, including compulsory sale and eviction claims
- Advised the Incheon Gwangmyeong Apartment Reconstruction and Maintenance Association and represented it in litigation, including compulsory sale and eviction claims
- Advised the Sanggae 5th District Redevelopment and Maintenance Association and represented it in litigation
- Advised the Incheon Galsan 1st District Redevelopment and Maintenance Association and represented it in eviction litigation and expropriation proceedings
- Advised the Bucheon Geumgang Gyeongwon Block-Type Housing Maintenance Association
- Advised the Incheon Buseong Royal Apartment Small-Scale Reconstruction and Maintenance Association
- Advised the Incheon Mugunghwa Apartment Small-Scale Reconstruction and Maintenance Association and represented it in compulsory sale litigation
- Advised the Incheon Geonbu Apartment Small-Scale Reconstruction and Maintenance Association and represented it in compulsory sale litigation
- Advised the Incheon Baekjo Apartment Small-Scale Reconstruction and Maintenance Association and represented it in compulsory sale litigation
- Advised Sewon Chemical Co., Ltd. on the sale of land in Cheonho-dong
- Represented Sewon Chemical Co., Ltd. in an objection to, and litigation over, the Cheonho-dong expropriation ruling Represented Sewon Chemical Co., Ltd. in litigation concerning contributions to the Cheonho-dong urban environment maintenance project
- Advised the Songpa Miseong Apartments Association
- Advised Daehan Graduate School of Theology and represented it in litigation
- Advised approximately 20 churches including Juan Presbyterian Church, Neulpureun Church, Hwayang-dong Church, Bukincheon Church, Ganseok Church, Yongmun-dong Church, Gwangeun Church, and Gumi Full Gospel Church, and represented them in litigation
- Advised the Jungang Social Welfare Association, a social welfare corporation
Activities
- Contributed articles on real estate law to Chosun Biz
- Former Treasurer, The Korean Association of Rehabilitation Bankruptcy Law
- Current Director, Korea Job World
Education
- Yeongnam High School, Daegu
- B.A. in History Education, Korea University
- 47th Korean Judicial Examination
- 37th class, Judicial Research and Training Institute
Qualifications
- Attorney at Law
- Urban Renewal Specialist
- Certified Specialist in Redevelopment, Reconstruction, and Real Estate, Korean Bar Association
Publications
- Q&A Casebook on Reconstruction and Redevelopment (2014)
Capabilities
- Real Estate and Construction Litigation
- Reconstruction and Redevelopment Disputes (Eviction and Administrative Litigation)
- Criminal Matters Involving Redevelopment Associations
- Inheritance and Gifts
- Construction Delay and Extended Overhead Claims
Languages
- Korean
- English