Partner
Sanghoon HAN / FCIArb
International Arbitration
| 2020-Present | Seoul National University, Graduate School of Law - S.J.D., International Law |
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| 2017 | Stanford Law School - LL.M. |
| 2016 | Korea University Graduate School of Labor Studies, Master of Law |
| 2014 | International Arbitration Academy, National University of Singapore |
| 2009 | Judicial Research & Training Institute, Supreme Court of Korea |
| 2006 | Yonsei University - B.A. in Political Science and Diplomacy |
| 2018-Present | Lee & Ko |
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| 2024-Present | Mediator for KCAB INTERNATIONAL |
| 2024-Present | Legal Advisory Committee for Korea Nuclear Association |
| 2023-Present | Mediator for SIMC(Singapore International Mediation Centre) |
| 2023-Present | Arbitrator for Thai Arbitration Institute |
| 2022-Present | Arbitrator for Asian International Arbitration Centre |
| 2020-Present | Arbitrator for KCAB INTERNATIONAL |
| 2017-2018 | Kobre & Kim, New York |
| 2016-2018 | Representative of Korea for IBA Young Lawyers Committee |
| 2016 | Arbitrator for 13th Annual Willem C. Vis International Arbitration Moot |
| 2015-2016 | Korean Bar Association Spokesperson |
| 2012-2018 | Shin & Kim |
| 2011-2012 | In-house counsel of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. |
| 2009-2011 | Shin & Kim |
| Korean and English |
| 2026 | “Ranked Lawyer” (Dispute Resolution: Arbitration), Chambers Asia-Pacific |
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| 2025 | Lexology Index: South Korea (Arbitration, Construction & Real Estate) |
| 2025 | “Litigation Star” (International Arbitration), Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific |
| 2025 | “Ranked Lawyer” (Dispute Resolution: Arbitration), Chambers Global |
| 2025 | “Ranked Lawyer” (Dispute Resolution: Arbitration), Chambers Asia-Pacific |
| 2024 | “Litigation Star” (International Arbitration), Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific |
| 2024 | “Ranked Lawyer” (Dispute Resolution: Arbitration), Chambers Global |
| 2024 | “Ranked Lawyer” (Dispute Resolution: Arbitration), Chambers Asia-Pacific |
| 2023 | “Best Arbitration Lawyer”, JoongAng Ilbo & Korea In-house Counsel Association |
| 2023 | “Best International Arbitration·Global Business Lawyer”, Han Kyung Business |
| 2023 | “Ranked Lawyer” (Dispute Resolution: Arbitration), Chambers Global |
| 2023 | “Ranked Lawyer” (Dispute Resolution: Arbitration), Chambers Asia-Pacific |
| 2022 | "Leading Professional", Who’s Who Legal |
| 2020 | "Lawyer of the Year in 2020 - International Arbitration", Legal Times |
Newsletter
KCAB Unveils Its Revised International Arbitration Rules 2025.12.11Seminar/Event
Seminar on ‘Korea Law, Policy, and Compliance: Navigating Legal Change and Uncertainty in a New Political Landscape’ 2025.08.21Newsletter
Recent Case Law Trends on the Interpretation of Pathological Arbitration Agreements 2025.02.21Awards Ranking
'Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025’ Band 1 in 11 practice areas 2024.12.13Press & Releases
[The Law Times] [Team Inside] Lee & Ko’s International Dispute Resolution Group Poised to Handle Complex Disputes with a “Mustered” Approach 2024.10.30Press & Releases
[E-Daily] Lee & Ko to Host Seminar on Latest Trends and Key Considerations in International Arbitration on Oct. 29 2024.10.24Newsletter
Recent Developments Regarding Attorney-Client Privilege in Korea 2024.07.05Deals & Cases
International Arbitration Team Successfully Defends the Korean Government in USD 200 Million ISDS Case Against U.S.-Based Private Equity Firm Mason 2024.04.11Awards Ranking
Band 1 in 7 Practice Areas by "Chambers Global 2024" 2024.02.19Awards Ranking
'Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024’ Band 1 in 13 practice areas 2023.12.15Press & Releases
[Legal Times] Who’s Who Legal (WWL) Arbitration 2024 Selected 28 Leading Arbitration Lawyers 2023.12.13Press & Releases
[JoongAng Ilbo] Inaugural Lawyer Assessment by JoongAng Ilbo 2023.12.07Deals & Cases
Successfully defended the South Korean government in a KRW 991.7 billion ISDS claim filed by the U.S.-based hedge fund Elliot 2023.06.20Press & Releases
[Law Times] A Younger International Arbitration Field..."Second-Generation Era" Kicks Off 2022.01.20