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On May 19, 2026, Philje Cho, an tax partner at Lee & Ko, delivered a presentation titled "The New Audit Trend: Defending Intangibles and Royalties in Korea., at the "BCCK Finance, Audit & HR Briefing".

The seminar, held for members of the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK), offered a broad look at case studies and key trends regarding tax audits and assessment issues for intangibles and royalties in today's changing global tax environment. Notably, the session pointed out that tax authorities are tightening their scrutiny of intangible assets. It also shared practical coping mechanisms and risk management tips to address these developments.
Attendees had the opportunity to examine key risks and strategic directions that multinational corporations should consider in response to the changing landscape of tax audits.

Attorney Hansol Leem participated in the 131st Financial Tax Forum Seminar held at BAE, KIM & LEE LLC on May 8 (Friday).

The seminar was divided into three sessions under the overarching theme of "Changes in the Capital Market Environment and Key Issues in Financial Taxation," featuring presentations and discussions. Attorney Leem delivered a presentation on the second topic, "Analysis of Tax Law Revision Issues Regarding the Mandatory Cancellation of Treasury Stock." In his presentation, he provided an outlook on the future taxation system following the enforcement of the revised Commercial Act in 2026, which mandates the cancellation of treasury stock, and conducted a multifaceted analysis of related interpretational issues.
 

At the joint academic conference held on April 17, 2026 (Friday), at Korea University Law School, organized by the Korean Tax Law Association and the Tax Future Forum, Hansol Leem, an attorney at Lee & Ko, delivered a presentation titled "Key Legal Issues in the Current Tax System for Treasury Shares and Outlook Following the Introduction of the 3rd Amendment to the Commercial Act."

Under the main theme "New Horizons in Capital Markets and Tax Law: Focusing on the Next Generation's Perspective," Attorney Leem analyzed the legal problems arising from the current tax framework regarding the acquisition and disposal of treasury shares. Furthermore, he provided an in-depth discussion on the impact of the amended Commercial Act, which came into effect on March 6, 2026, on the treasury share tax system and offered insights into future prospects.
 

On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Steve Minhoo Kim, Senior Foreign Attorney at Lee & Ko and Co-Chair of the AMCHAM Taxation Committee, and Jaekyung Han, Senior Foreign Attorney at Lee & Ko, participated in the AMCHAM Taxation Committee Meeting. Steve Minhoo Kim served as moderator, and Jaekyung Han served as speaker, for a seminar titled “Presidential Decree and 2026 Updates.”

Presented to members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM), the seminar provided timely and meaningful insights for foreign-invested companies in Korea on the Ministry of Economy and Finance’s (MOEF) Presidential Decree issued following the 2025 tax law amendments. The seminar also addressed the implications of the recently enacted attorney-client privilege (ACP) framework in the context of tax audits and tax controversy matters.

On March 25, 2026, Lee & Ko hosted a seminar titled “Industrial Safety: No Longer Optional” in collaboration with the Seoul Economic Daily, providing an opportunity to reflect on the past five years since the implementation of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act.

This seminar was organized to explore practical solutions for companies to consider in pursuing both the prevention of serious industrial accidents and sustainable business growth. This event was comprised of the following four (4) sections:

1. “From Compliance to Competence” – presented by Young-Sik Baek (Director of the Industrial Accident Prevention Support Division, Ministry of Employment and Labor)
2. “Legislative Challenges in Enhancing the Effectiveness of Industrial Accident Prevention” – presented by Dr. Kwon Hyuk at Korea University Graduate School of Labor Studies (also a member of the Ministry of Employment and Labor’s Industrial Safety Advisory Committee) 
3. “The Serious Accidents Punishment Act Through Case Law” – presented by Hoon Hur (Senior Partner at Lee & Ko) 
4. “Pre- and Post-Incident Measures: Preparation is Key” – presented by Kyung-duk Ahn (Senior Advisor at Lee & Ko, former Minister of Employment and Labor) and Hodong Cha (Senior Partner at Lee & Ko)

Following the presentations, a Q&A session was held to address questions from the audience.

On March 25, 2026, Lee & Ko hosted a seminar on ‘Strategic Approaches to Global Technology Dispute Risk and K-Discovery’.

The three-session seminar began with a welcome address by Mr. Un Ho Kim and was moderated by Ms. Hyunjin Koh.

In the first session, Mr. Hankil D. Kang presented “Strategies for Responding to U.S. IP Litigation,” covering an overview of U.S. litigation, practical guidance on handling complaints and discovery, as well as an in-depth discussion of investigation procedures at the International Trade Commission (ITC).

In the second session, Mr. Hayoun Chun discussed “Strategies for Utilizing and Responding to UPC Litigation,” introducing strategic approaches for companies to leverage the UPC, along with various case examples in detail.

In the final session, Mr. Jaewoo Kwak addressed “Responding to Risks Related to K-Discovery and ACP,” analyzing a range of practical issues that companies may face and proposing specific response strategies.

Lee & Ko’s IP & Technology Group handles not only traditional intellectual property matters; such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and unfair competition, but also disputes and advisory work related to advanced technologies including AI, data, semiconductors, and healthcare. The group has also accumulated extensive experience in cross-border litigation and international arbitration across various sectors. In particular, it has developed deep expertise over many years in discovery practice and is well-positioned to provide one-stop solutions for matters involving K-Discovery.