[The Korea Economic Daily] Lee & Ko launches “Economic Security T/F,” the first team in Korea.

On October 12, 2023, the Korea Economic Daily reported on the launch of the Economic Security Task Force (T/F) at Lee & Ko. The T/F will advise global companies on how to respond to various risks they face due to geopolitical unrest around the world. Leveraging decades of legal expertise and global presence of Lee & Ko, the T/F will empower global companies to navigate the complexities of geopolitical dynamics and make informed decisions in an ever-changing world. Lee & Ko’s dedicated team of experts will provide comprehensive analysis, risk assessment, and tailored strategies to help businesses anticipate and respond to geopolitical challenges. Lee & Ko will reinforce a network with international organizations, government agencies, think tanks, and law firms in major cities around the world, including Washington, D.C., Brussels, Geneva, and Beijing to preemptively identify and analyze the economic security measures of major countries. "Korean companies are facing challenges that they have never experienced before in terms of economic security," said Mr. Sang Gon KIM, Managing Partner of Lee & Ko, "and the Economic Security T/F will serve as a compass for the companies when doing business overseas."