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DR & AJU’s Election Law Center Transforms into a Dedicated Election Law Practice Group
DR & AJU LLC has expanded its former Election Law Center to the Election Law Practice Group. Comprising an Investigation Response Team, a Trial Response Team, and the Election Law Advisory and Educational Research Institute, the Election Law Practice Group provides tailored legal advisory services on an extensive array of issues, ranging from defense against investigations by the National Election Commission, police, and prosecutors, to representation in litigation and trials, and devoted legal consulting for election campaign candidates.

A Specialized Investigation Response Team Comprising Former Prosecutors from the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office’s National Security Division

The Investigation Response Team handles cases that are in its investigatory stage, which is usually conducted by the National Election Commission, police, or prosecutor. All members are highly experienced professionals with abundant experience investigating election crime, including the head of the group, Mr. Woo Hyeon KIM, who is a former prosecutor of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office’s Department of National Security, Election & Labor, departmental chief prosecutor of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office’s Anti-Corruption Department, and the chief prosecutor of Suwon High Prosecutor’s Office; Mr. Dhong Joo KIM, who was the departmental chief prosecutor for the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office’s Department of National Security, Election & Labor; Mr. Gyu Jong SONG, who acted as the National Security Planning Officer for the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office and prosecutor for the Seoul Central Prosecutors’ Office’s Department of National Security, Election & Labor; and Mr. Kook Ryang RYOO, who is a former prosecutor in the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office and the Incheon District Prosecutors’ Office’s Department of National Security, Election & Labor.

Former Presiding Judge of the Election Department Joins the Trial Response Team, Enhancing the Team’s Capabilities and Expertise

The Trial Response Team comprises former presiding judges, such as Mr. Jin Dong KIM and Mr. Byung Cheol CHOI, who have considerable experience at Seoul Central District Court handling election-related cases and trials for various defendants charged with violation of election laws. It also includes Mr. Yong Seon HYUN, a former presiding judge at Jeju District Court and head commissioner of the Jeju National Election Broadcasting Debate Commission, who has experience hosting and mediating debates among public official candidates. Other investigation and trial response team members include attorneys Mr. Chan Hee LEE, Mr. Sang Hwa YOON, Mr. Jae Hoon PARK, Mr. Min Jun KIM, and Ms. Da Eun SON.

Election Law Practice Group Operates the Election Law Advisory and Educational Research Institute

A candidate may face various legal risks if a fine of KRW one million or more is imposed due to violations of the Public Official Election Act or the Act on Elections Entrusted by Public Organizations. These risks include disqualification, the return of campaign expenses, and the restriction of electoral rights (5 to 10 years), among other consequences. Therefore, DR & AJU’s Election Law Practice Group has established the Election Law Advisory and Educational Research Institute to educate candidates on election laws and coach them on lawful election strategies to proactively prevent any legal risks. The head of the Election Law Advisory and Educational Research Institute is Mr. Yong Bok LEE, a renowned election-law specialist and the author of legal textbooks on election law, including “Election Law,” “Political Fund Law,” and “Entrusted Election Law.”

Expertise in Entrusted Elections Fortified with Newly Recruited Senior Advisors

To provide tailored legal consulting for both public official elections and elections entrusted by organizations, DR & AJU Election Law Practice Group includes senior advisors with extensive experience and expertise in these areas. These advisors come from various backgrounds, including Mr. Sang Boo MOON; the former secretary general of the National Election Commission with practical experience and expertise in both public official elections and entrusted elections; senior advisor Mr. Hae Jin PARK and expert counsel Mr. Sung O KWON, who both worked at the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation of Korea; expert counsel Mr. Kyo Sun PARK, who worked at the National Credit Union Federation of Korea; Mr. Choong Ryeol JEON, who was the former secretary general of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee; Mr. Jong Il HEO, who spent over 30 years working at the MG Community Credit Cooperatives; and Mr. Philip Kim, who is an executive director of the Korean Society of Construction Legal Affairs.

An Impressive Track Record Showcasing a Wealth of Experience and Expertise

As the first-ever South Korean law firm to establish and operate an election dedicated team, the DR & AJU Election Law Practice Group stands at the forefront of election dispute resolution. As a pioneer of the field, the Group has handled various election related cases, accumulating a wealth of experience that has enabled the team to acquire a deep and comprehensive understanding of the field. With multifaceted approaches and expertise, the Group provides its clients optimal legal services tailored to individual client needs.

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