Lee, Won Seok | Yulchon LLC

Lee, Won Seok

Partner

T. +82-2-528-6713

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Practice Areas

IP & Technology Design Unfair Competition Big Data & Artificial Intelligence Trademark Entertainment (Media/Sports/Movies/Games etc.) Trade Secrets/Industrial Technology Copyright (including Computer Programs) Technology Transactions and Licensing See More

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Introduction

Mr. Won Seok Lee is currently a member of the IP & Technology Group. After graduating from Kyunghee University with a degree in law and completing the 40th term at the Judicial Research and Training Institute, he continued his career as an in-house attorney in the IT, gaming and entertainment industries. Mr. Lee is an experienced attorney with a wide range of experience in corporate work, e.g., governance, M&A, and privacy, as well as litigation matters, e.g., civil, criminal, and administrative.

Education

2011 Completed the 40th training course at the Judicial Research and Training Institute, the Supreme Court of Korea
2009 Kyunghee University, LL.B.

Experience

2025-present Yulchon LLC
2025-present Member, Legislative Committee, Korean Bar Association
2023-present Member, Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAC)
2024-2025 Shin & Kim LLC
2021-2024 Yulchon LLC
2019-2021 Director of legal affairs, Vespa Inc.
2018-2019 Director of risk management and compliance, NHN Corp.
2017-2018 Lawyer, Bighit Entertainment Corp.
2013-2017 Director of legal team, NHN Corp.
2012-2013 Lawyer, Daishin Securities

Qualifications

2011 Admitted to Bar , Republic of Korea

Languages

Korean, English

Representative Matters

2025 Provided ongoing legal advisory services under retainer agreements for multiple corporate clients
2025 Represented Company N in criminal litigation concerning alleged violations of the Game Industry Promotion Act
2025 Conducted multiple research projects for Company J aimed at institutional and regulatory improvements in the game industry
2025 Reviewed multiple agreements, including license agreements and publishing agreements, on behalf of Company C
2025 Conducted regulatory impact assessment and related research services for amendments to the Game Industry Promotion Act
2025 Conducted research services on game industry trends and regulatory reform initiatives
2025 Conducted legal due diligence for the acquisition of a game company on behalf of Company N, including review of publishing agreements and shareholders’ agreements
2024 Provided legal advice on key issues related to game rating classification and content modification filings
2024 Provided legal advice on licensing and regulatory approvals under the Location Information Protection Act
2024 Conducted research services relating to amendments to rating classification provisions under the Game Industry Promotion Act

2024 Represented clients in injunction proceedings concerning violations of the Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act
2023 Conducted research services on global game content review and regulatory frameworks
2023 Represented Company J in litigation involving trade secret infringement and breach of fiduciary duty
2023 Provided legal advice to Company H on employee invention–related matters
2022 Served as a legal mentor for startup support organizations and accelerators, including IBK Changgong
2022 Provided legal advice to Company H on matters relating to the Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act
2022 Provided legal advice to Company H on the operation of its ESG Committee
2022 Advised Company N on the revised bill of the Game Industry Act related to its P2E game
2022 Advised Company L on the security nature related to its block chain and virtual asset business
2022 Advised Company T, which is a metaverse platform operator
2022 Provided regular advice on a monthly basis to Company T, Company G, etc.
2021 Reviewed a partial amendment draft of the Telecommunications Business Act in relation to prohibition of forced in-app purchases
2021 Represented H entertainment company in a case involving objection of provisional disposition
2021 Provided legal advice on virtual assets of Company G
2021 Reviewed a consulting advisory contract for artists from P entertainment company
2020 Established compliance, internal control, and legal systems
2019 Litigated suspension of execution and cancellation of suspension of business matters
2019 Led government/external affairs and worked closely with institutions, such as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Game Management Committee, and the Korea Game Industry Association
2018 Reviewed exclusive management contracts of artists affiliated with Company B
2017 Provided legal advice related to various Korean laws, including the Company Act, the Copyright Act, the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, etc., the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc., the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act, and the Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act
2016 Handled numerous M&A projects
2015 Advised on the issuance of a license for Company N's payment gateway business
2013 Provided legal advice on derivatives-related contracts, including review of agreements and advisory services under the Capital Markets Act and the Commercial Act
2012 Provided legal advisory services on potential violations of the Capital Markets Act in connection with financial products

Awards/Recognition

2024 Commendation from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism

News/Publications

2026. 07. 14. Newsletters Korea to Expand Designation Requirement for Local Representatives under the Game Industry Promotion Act 2026. 07. 14.

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