JIPYONG LLC

Partner

Kyung Hoon SONG

TEL +82-2-6200-1811
FAX +82-2-6200-0811
E-MAIL khsong@jipyong.com

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Mr. Kyung Hoon Song is a partner at Jipyong, concentrating on environment, energy, construction, and real estate matters. He serves as Deputy Head of the firm’s Climate & Energy Center and is a member of the Construction & Real Estate Group.

Recognized as a trusted advisor and effective problem-solver across the climate, energy, and environmental sectors, Mr. Song plays a leading role in dispute resolution, regulatory compliance and enforcement response, legislative and policy advice, and advisory work on renewable energy projects.

Education Close

2010Seoul National University (LL.B.)

Experience Close

2017-PresentJIPYONG LLC
2026-PresentLegal Counsel, Korea Environment Corporation (K-eco)
2024-PresentAdvisory Counsel, Korea Energy Agency
2024-PresentDirector, Korean Environmental Law Assoation
2023-PresentAdvisory Counsel, the Reporting by Proxy Under Pseudonyms System, National Human Rights Commission
2023-PresentMember, Contract Deliberation Committee (Legal Sector), Korea Environment Corporation
2022-PresentLegal Adviser, Eunpyeong-gu Office, Seoul Metropolitan Government
2022-PresentLegal Advisor, Seoul Housing & Communities Corporation
2022-PresentAdvisor, ESG Special Committee, Seoul Bar Association
2021-PresentMember, The Special Committee on Environmental Conservation, Seoul Bar Association
2020-PresentMember, Energy Transition Forum
2018-PresentMember, Insolvency Law Institute of Korea
2018-PresentMember, Korea Association of Real Estate Law
2021-2023Legal Adviser, Jung-gu Office, Seoul Metropolitan Government
2021Dispatch to Korea Environment Corporation (Long-term training)
2020-2022Member, LH Smart City Future Strategy Advisory Committee
2020-2021Member, Internal Audit Committee, Ministry of Environment
2016-2017Associate, Hankyul Law Group
2013-2016Public Service Advocate (Gwangju High Prosecutors’Office, Ministry of Justice)
2013Judicial Research and Training Institute, Supreme Court of Korea
2009-2010Researcher, Seoul National University Technology and Law Center

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[Climate, Energy & Environment]

Advised Korea Environment Corporation on public waste resources and related matters
Advised Korea Energy Agency on the feed-in tariff (FIT) system and related matters
Advised Korea Power Exchange on the emission trading scheme (ETS), the Hydrogen Economy Promotion and Hydrogen Safety Management Act, and related matters
Advised the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) and the Ministry of Environment (MOE) on electric power supply and demand policies
Represented the Ministry of Trade, Industry
Energy (MOTIE) and the Ministry of Environment (MOE) in cases regarding curtailment (output control)
Advised Company M, a paper manufacturer, on environmental disputes regarding overseas business sites
Advised Company T, a solar power developer, on overall project operations
Advised Company N, a power generation subsidiary, on emission rights purchase agreements and related matters
Advised Company S, an energy company, on cost evaluation and related matters
Represented Company S, a food manufacturer, and secured a complete victory in a claim for damages caused by wastewater
Advised Company H, an energy company, on contamination disputes regarding stored warehouse goods
Represented Company M, a dairy manufacturer, in cases involving violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
Represented Company K, a chemical company, in cases involving violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Chemicals Control Act
Advised Company P, an energy company, on waste-related disputes
Represented Company A, a manufacturer, in cases involving violations of the Chemical Substances Control Act
Advised Company Y, a smelter, on the Soil Environmental Conservation Act and related matters
Advised Company P, a manufacturer, on environmental liability insurance and related matters
Represented Company H, a construction company, in litigation seeking damages arising from construction noise
Represented Company D, a construction company, in litigation seeking damages arising from construction noise
Represented Company S, a construction company, in litigation seeking damages arising from construction noise

[Construction/Real Estate]

Successfully represented ‘G’ multi-family housing management company in lawsuits for payment for the service
Successfully represented the resident committee of ‘T’ multi-family housing in various claims for injunction
Successfully represented ‘S’ construction company in a lawsuit for payment of the cost-sharing amount
Successfully represented ‘C’ maintenance business management service company and in a lawsuit for payment of the service fee (obtained a compulsory arbitration decision)
Successfully represented ‘Y’ City in a lawsuit related to the increase in the fees for civil investment business
Advised ‘H’ construction company on a dispute related to defects in the floor construction of a multi-family housing
Successfully represented the members of the ‘B’ housing redevelopment association in a lawsuit for payment of the settlement amount (obtained a compulsory arbitration decision)
Successfully represented the buyers of ‘Z’ hotel rooms in a lawsuit for termination of agreement and return of the payment for the hotel rooms (obtained a compulsory arbitration decision)
Represented W food manufacturing company in a dispute related to the noise in a warehouse
Represented ‘K’ construction company in a dispute related to fire in the construction site
Represented the head of ‘R’ redevelopment association in a criminal litigation related to violation of the Urban Areas Improvement Act
Provided research and review services regarding legal issues with respect to a Project titled “Management and Support Center for Private Street in 2022,” outsourced by Korea Transport Institute
Provided services to identify legal issues and prepare countermeasures with respect to a Project titled “Management and Support Center for Private Street in 2023,” outsourced by Korea Transport Institute

[Legislation/Policy, etc.]

Advised ‘C’ automobile company on legislation/policy
Advised ‘E’ pharmaceutical company on legislation/policy

[Other Cases]

Successfully represented ‘D’ taxi association in numerous claims for injunction related to the management rights

Honors and Recognitions Close

2024Rising Star in Environment Practice, Legal Times
2021Commendation from the Minister of Environment (for the contribution to environmental conservation and development of Korea Environment Corporation)

Speaking Engagements and Publications Close

[Book]

2022The Environmental Story of JIPYONG (co-author), Pakyoungsa
2020The Story of Construction/Real Estate By Jipyong, Korean Specialty Construction Newspaper
2017Legal Ethics (Lawstart)

[Academic Papers]

2021Recent Trends and Implications of Cases about Permission for Development Activities or Use to Photovoltaic Power Generation Business, Lawyers Vol. 53, Seoul Bar Association

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