Mr. Seung Jin Hong, a New York lawyer, joined Lee & Ko on May 2. Mr. Hong passed the 35th Public Administration Examination for Senior Civil Service and graduated from Korea University School of Law and Columbia Law School. Mr. Hong has acquired extensive experience and expertise while working for the Ministry of Government Legislation as the Senior Deputy Director of Plannng & Budget Division, Director of International Cooperation, Government Legislative Officer, and Spokesperson. Mr. Hong is a member of the Legislative Consulting Practice of Lee & Ko.