Sangrok Shin has joined Lee & Ko bringing significant experience in policy development and regulatory enforcement gained through years of service in senior roles at the Financial Services Commission.
At Lee & Ko, Mr. Shin takes a role in the Financial Group, focusing on regulatory consulting, administrative responses, investigations, and litigation for financial institutions, fintech companies, insurance providers, and asset management firms.
After earning a degree in Public Administration from Yonsei University and a master’s degree from Hanyang University Graduate School, Mr. Shin began his legal career upon completing the Judicial Research and Training Institute (35th). He subsequently served at the National Tax Tribunal of the Ministry of Finance and Economy and at the Tax Tribunal under the Prime Minister’s Office. Beginning in 2012, he spent approximately 14 years at the Financial Services Commission and its affiliated agencies, managing key operational and policy functions and developing deep expertise in financial regulation.
Notably, Mr. Shin held positions at the Financial Services Commission, including Head of the Capital Market Investigation Coordination Division, Head of the Financial Data Policy Division, Head of the Regulatory Enforcement Division at the Korea Financial Intelligence Unit, and Head of the Review Support Team, while also gaining experience in the Insurance Division and the Financial Dispute Response Team. His leadership in major international dispute responses and investigations, including the Lone Star ISDS Case, is expected to serve as a substantial asset in navigating complex regulatory risks for domestic and international financial institutions and corporations.
Managing Partner Sanggon Kim (Judicial Research and Training Institute, 23rd) commented, “The addition of Attorney Sangrok Shin further enhances the capabilities of Lee & Ko’s Financial Group. His firsthand insights from policy implementation and practical expertise offer a valuable opportunity to provide clients with even more sophisticated legal services. In particular, bringing such talent on board is exceptionally timely, as the increasingly complex financial regulatory environment demands proactive and strategic responses.”