Yulchon Attorneys Contributed to ICLG – Environmental, Social & Governance Law Korea 2025

2025.01.31.

Min Ho LEE, Director of Yulchon’s ESG Research Institute, and Yonghee YOON, Partner at Yulchon, contributed to the Korea Chapter of International Comparative Legal Guides - Environmental, Social & Governance Law 2025 published by Global Legal Group. The Korea Chapter, titled "Environmental, Social & Governance Law Korea 2025," is available on the ICLG website (link to open access).


The International Comparative Legal Guides - Environmental, Social & Governance Law 2025 explores key trends in ESG-related legislation, regulation, and roles of main stakeholders, including businesses, investors, and government authorities. The Korea Chapter offers an in-depth analysis of recent developments in the Korean ESG landscape, covering significant regulatory changes and market trends. It highlights key issues, such as the Constitutional Court decision on the Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality, greenwashing regulation, and ESG disclosure requirements. An overview of the chapter’s contents are outlined below.

  • Setting the Scene - Sources and Overview
  • Principal Sources of ESG Pressure
  • Integration of ESG into Strategy, Business Operations and Planning
  • Finance
  • Trends