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JIHEE KIM Attorney
JIHEE KIM
Education
ㆍ Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea (2012)
ㆍ LL.B., Korea University
Experience
ㆍ Law Firm ELPS (2013-Present)
ㆍ Korea Family Legal Service Center (2012-2013)
ㆍ Executive director of Korean Environmental Law Associations
ㆍ Member of Environment and Energy Research Committee, Korean Bar Association (2021-2023)
ㆍ Legal Advisor, Ministry of Environment (2023.10.-Present)
Qualifications
ㆍ Admitted to bar, Korea (2009)
ㆍ Specialized Field (Environment) registered by Korean Bar Association
Language
ㆍ Korean, English
Activities
ㆍ Urban Soil Pollution and Environmental Conflict (co-author, City and Environment, Parkyoungsa, 2015)
Featured Work
ㆍ Advised and represented clients in matters involving noise and light pollution for domestic baseball stadiums
ㆍ Advised and represented clients on environmental disputes related to noise and odor from manufacturing facilities
ㆍ Provided legal counsel to major domestic automobile manufacturers on environmental regulations (air quality, water quality, waste management) and assisted in dispute resolution and litigation
ㆍ Advised and represented clients in soil contamination disputes involving prominent oil and materials companies
ㆍ Supported the interpretation and implementation of the Soil Environment Conservation Act
ㆍ Provided research service for the Ministry of Environment on the amendment of the WASTE CONTROL ACT
ㆍ Provided research service for the Ministry of Environment on the legislation of the SPECIAL ACT ON THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF PUBLIC WASTE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT FACILITIES AND RESIDENT SUPPORT WASTE CONTROL ACT and its enforcement decree
ㆍ Advised and represented local governments in collaboration with the Korea Environment Corporation regarding administrative enforcement, litigation processes, and claims for compensation
ㆍ Provided legal counsel on site selection and compliance with environmental regulations for the operation and acquisition of domestic waste treatment facilities
ㆍ Advised and represented domestic waste management and air quality monitoring firms in challenging administrative penalties and criminal prosecutions
ㆍ Provided legal advice on the recycling of waste batteries
ㆍ Advised and represented global printing companies concerning compliance with chemical product safety regulations and investigative matters
ㆍ Offered counsel on the Chemical Registration and Evaluation Act for consulting firms
ㆍ Conducted Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) audits and provided associated consulting services
ㆍ Advised and represented clients in ICC arbitration related to international solar power projects
ㆍ Provided expert consulting on environmental impact assessments
ㆍ Assisted in the interpretation of environmental regulatory laws and provided advisory services on official interpretations from the Ministry of Environment and the Legislative Office
ㆍ Conducted due diligence concerning environmental permits and site assessments
ㆍ Responded to requests for information disclosure
ㆍ Advised and represented clients in matters related to management disputes and corporate governance
ㆍ Provided legal counsel on share transactions, business asset acquisitions, and the sale of local subsidiaries
ㆍ Conducted legal due diligence for global investors seeking to invest in domestic companies
ㆍ Offered advisory services on the establishment of domestic entities by foreign corporations and compliance with foreign exchange regulations.
ㆍ Provided guidance and response strategies concerning trade secret infringements
ㆍ Advised on corporate law matters, including the operation of shareholder meetings and other related issues