Overseas Defense Industry

Overseas Defense Industry Team, composed of experts in the defense industry and international cooperation, provides comprehensive legal support to Korean defense companies entering foreign markets and to foreign defense companies seeking to enter the Korean market.

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Introduction

Overseas Defense Industry Team is composed of lawyers and senior advisors specialized in both domestic and international defense industries. We provide comprehensive legal services to both foreign defense companies seeking to enter the Korean market and Korean defense contractors aiming to expand overseas. With in-depth knowledge of acquisition systems, export control, technology transfer, procurement contracts, dispute resolution, and security-related issues, as well as practical experience with government institutions and policy frameworks, we deliver strategic legal advice tailored to the unique risks of the defense industry. As part of our Inbound Services supporting foreign defense companies entering Korea, we provide advice on bid strategy and proposal drafting, offset and cooperation project structuring, contract risk analysis and negotiation support, export control and regulatory compliance, and G2G/FMS/DCS project support. As part of our Outbound Services assisting Korean defense companies expanding abroad, we provide guidance on export control and sanctions compliance, foreign procurement and contracting, technology transfer and joint development agreements, compliance program development, and the establishment and operation of overseas entities including JV formation, incorporation filings, and local governance structure design.