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On July 17, Lee & Ko held a seminar titled "Recent Developments in Soil Contamination Regulations and Corporate Strategies." The event opened with welcome remarks by Mr. Yoon Seop Lee, Senior Advisor at Lee & Ko and former Director General of Planning and Coordination at the Ministry of Environment.

Mr. Young Soo Shin, Director at the Ministry of Environment, presented proposed amendments to the Soil Environment Conservation Act, including stricter penalties for non-compliance with remediation orders and a shift toward risk-based assessments.

Ms. Min-joo Choi, Executive Director at Dong Myung Ent. Co., Ltd., shared practical insights on soil remediation, highlighting off-site treatment trends and recommending active use of soil environment assessments prior to land transactions.

Attorney Sangmin Kim of Lee & Ko reviewed recent court rulings, emphasizing that companies may be held liable for remediation costs even without formal administrative orders, and advised seeking expert input, especially in cases involving natural contamination.

The seminar concluded with a panel discussion and Q&A session. Lee & Ko encouraged companies to stay informed of regulatory changes and manage soil contamination risks proactively.

Lee & Ko hosted a seminar titled ‘Carbon Neutrality: Changes in the Carbon Emission Trading System and Corporate Response Strategies’ on Wednesday, June 25.

The seminar drew significant attention from executives and employees in charge of climate change, including companies, associations and public institutions. This heightened interest reflects expectations that climate response policies will be pursued with greater intensity under the newly inaugurated government.

The seminar, moderated by Lee & Ko advisor Hee-jong Yoon, began with welcoming address by senior advisor Youn-Seob Lee, followed by a speech by Denis Machnik, senior advisor at the Copenhagen Climate Center of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).

Ma-Roo Kim, Director of the Climate and Economy Division at the Ministry of Environment, stated, “We will develop and implement various alternatives to address operational challenges in Phase 4 of the Emission Trading System, which is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026."

Afterwards, in each session, See-hyung Lee, Director of the Carbon Neutrality Division at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discussed the achievements, limitations, and future tasks from the introduction of the Emission Trading System. ECOEYE Sang-Sun Ha presented information on the trends of Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement and strategies for promoting international reduction projects. Lee & Ko attorney Yun- Sung Kim outlined practical corporate measures for climate change response, including contract management and supply chain strategies.

Following the presentations, a lively question-and-answer session addressed specific concerns about the operational direction of Phase 4 of the Emission Trading System.

Lee & Ko’s Environment Team reaffirmed its commitment to supporting companies in achieving carbon neutrality and sustainable growth through proactive responding to climate change strategies.

On October 11th 2024, Lee & Ko hosted a seminar session titled ‘Efficient Response in Industrial Relations for the Second Half of 2024’ for clients. This live seminar was organized to offer insightful analyses of the latest issues and legal principles emerging from recent cases in industrial relations, and was simultaneously broadcasted online as a webinar.

The session kicked off with a compelling presentation by Mr. Deok-ho Kim, a member of the Economic, Social, and Labor Council. His presentation focused on “Corporate Management and ESG,” during which he shed light on the government’s key labor reform initiatives related to working hours and wages and ongoing discussions within the council on the relevant topics.

In the second session, Mr. Dong Hyuk Kang (Lee & Ko’s attorney) examined the recent trend in jurisprudence in Serious Accident Punishment Act (SAPA) violation cases.  In his presentation titled “Analysis of SAPA Rulings and Forecasting Jurisprudence”, Mr. Kang clarified some of the critical areas that may attract heightened scrutiny from the judicial bodies as well as law enforcement while outlining the key obligations that businesses must stay informed about and actively monitor.

In the final session, Ms. So Young Kim (Lee & Ko’s attorney) explored the latest Issues in workplace harassment and sexual Harassment. She presented recent case studies, emphasizing the importance of understanding follow-up procedures and the precautions businesses need to take in order to address these issues effectively.

Lee & Ko has a track record of offering outstanding legal support in industrial relations, and boasts multiple teams of specialists – including the labor law practice group (30+ expert professionals), environmental law practice group (30+ expert professionals) as well as the SAPA practice group (40+ expert professionals). Lee & Ko is committed to providing a broad range of legal services specifically tailored to each client’s unique needs — ranging from regulatory consulting and litigation support — to help businesses navigate the complexities of industrial relations.