Lee, Wonjune
Introduction
Wonjune Lee is a Foreign Attorney admitted to the Washington, D.C. Bar in 2021. He joined Yulchon LLC in 2025 after serving as in-house counsel at LIG Nex1, a leading Korean defense contractor. From 2007, he worked in the Legal Team of Daewoo International Corporation (now POSCO International) and the Naval Ship Business Division of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (now Hanwha Ocean). His professional experience includes participation in submarine export programs to Indonesia, contract management for the United Kingdom’s MARS Tankers project, and involvement in the Republic of Korea’s Jangbogo-III submarine construction project. He has also directly participated in export contract negotiations for major defense systems, including Cheongung-II, the medium-range surface-to-air missile system, with government officials from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, and other countries, subject to applicable non-disclosure agreements. Based on this extensive experience, he advises clients on international defense and arms export matters.
- 2019 University of Akron, School of Law, J.D.
- 2005 Korea University, LL.M. Program (coursework completed)
- 2001 Korea University, LL.B., B.B.A.
- 2025-present Foreign Attorney, Yulchon LLC
- 2022-2024 Legal Adviser, KDIA ROK-US RDP-A Advisory Committee
- 2021-2025 In-house Counsel, LIG Nex1
- 2021 In-house Counsel, TS Energy Korea
- 2012-2021 Naval Ship Contract Manager, Domestic Marketing Manager, DSME
- 2011-2012 Power Plant Overseas Marketing Manager, SK E&C
- 2009-2011 Naval Ship Overseas Marketing Manager, DSME
- 2007-2009 Legal Affairs Team Associate, Daewoo International Corporation
- 2001-2007 Infantry Officer, Republic of Korea Army (Honorably discharged as Captain)
- 2021 Admitted to the bar, Washington, D.C.
Korean, English
Awards/Recognition
- 2006 Army Achievement Medal, U.S. Department of the Army
