Hur, Woo Young | Yulchon LLC

Hur, Woo Young

Partner

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Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution Criminal(Tax) Criminal (Anti-corruption) Tax Crimes Health & Safety Trade Secrets/Industrial Technology Unfair Competition Forensics and Ditigal Evidence Analysis Workplace Safety Restrictive Covenants, Protection of Intellectual Property, and Data Privacy See More

Introduction
Representative Matters
Awards/Recognition
News/Publications

Introduction

Mr. Woo Young Hur is a partner in the Dispute Resolution Practice at Yulchon, who primarily focuses on Criminal cases (Police Investigation, Corporate, Property Crime, Infringement on Trade Secret, Serious Disaster). Mr. Hur graduated from the Korean National Police University (20th) and held middle-ranking positions in the police force for 13 years, and he is producing good outcome in a variety of cases based on his diverse experience in investigation.

Education

2017 Kyungpook National University Law School, J.D.
2004 Korean National Police University, Public Administration, B.A.

Experience

2017-present Partner, Yulchon LLC
2014-2017 Senior Inspector, Daegu Metropolitan Police Agency
2004-2013 Inspector / Senior Inspector, Gangwon Provincial Police Agency

Qualifications

2017 Admitted to Bar , Republic of Korea

Languages

Korean, English, Japanese

Representative Matters

2026 Secured a clearance of charges for the CEOs of multiple real estate developers and trust companies in cases involving suspected violations of the Act on the Sale of Building Units
2026 Represented a major real estate developer in filing a criminal accusation concerning interference with its property sales operations, obtaining the indictment of the accused
2026 Secured a clearance of charges for major real estate developers and construction companies in cases involving suspected violations of the Building Act
2026 Secured a clearance of charges for a major company in a case involving alleged violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
2026 Secured a clearance of charges for multiple suspects in a case involving alleged interference with business
2026 Secured a non-prosecution decision in a case involving the purchase of marijuana and related offenses
2026 Secured the closure of an internal investigation into a serious workplace accident involving an employee of a building management company
2026 Secured a suspended sentence with a fine in a case involving obstruction of a uniformed public official in the performance of official duties
2026 Secured a clearance of charges for the CEO of an asset management firm in a case involving suspected violations of the Specific Economic Crimes Act (fraud)
2026 Secured a clearance of charges in a case involving the acquisition of bicycles which are stolen properties

2026 Secured a clearance of charges for certain officers of a major corporation in a case involving alleged interference with business and other related offenses
2026 Secured a clearance of charges for corporate officers and employees in a case involving alleged violations of the Punishment of Violences Act (joint intrusion into a residence)
2026 Secured a clearance of charges for the site manager of a major construction company in a case involving alleged violations of the Framework Act on the Construction Industry
2026 Secured a clearance of charges for the site manager of a prime contractor in a case involving alleged occupational negligence resulting in an injury to an employee of a subcontractor
2026 Secured a clearance of charges in a case involving alleged child abuse under the Child Welfare Act
2026 Secured a clearance of charges in a case involving alleged bribery and violations of the Anti-Graft Act
2026 Secured a deferred indictment in a case involving alleged violations of the Road Traffic Act (DUI)
2026 Secured a clearance of charges in a case involving alleged occupational negligence resulting in injury to an employee at a workplace
2026 Secured a non-indictment disposition in an assault case based on the finding of self-defense
2026 Secured a clearance of charges for a real estate developer in a case involving alleged violations of the Building Act
2026 Represented a number of celebrities in filing defamation complaints
2023 Successfully represented a medium-sized construction company in a prosecutorial investigation into charges of violation of the Serious Accident Punishment Act and obtained clearance of charges and a non-prosecution disposition
2023 Successfully represented one of top 10 construction companies and obtained the termination of an internal police investigation regarding violation of the Serious Accident Punishment Act, and a non-prosecution disposition from the Prosecution which alleged that the company violated the Occupational Safety and Health Act in connection with serious accidents
2023 Successfully represented a construction company in an internal police investigation regarding homicide by occupational negligence and derived the termination of the investigation (without booking the case)
2023 Successfully represented a liquor manufacturer in an internal police investigation regarding violation of the Serious Accident Punishment Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and obtained the termination of the investigation without charges
2023 Successfully represented a construction company and obtained the termination of an internal police investigation regarding violation of the Serious Accident Punishment Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act in connection with serious accidents
2023 Successfully represented a securities firm employee against charges of obstruction of duties, clearing all charges and obtaining a non-prosecution disposition
2023 Successfully represented a libel victim in filing an accusation and derived an prosecution disposition against the other party
2023 Successfully represented an indecent assault victim in filing an accusation and derived a disposition of demand for formal trial and consequently conviction, where the victim’s statement was the only method of proof
2023 Successfully represented a complainant in a complaint against a plastic surgery clinic regarding illegal advertising for patients and derived a disposition of demand for formal trial
2023 Successfully represented a victim of unauthorized real property sale, counterfeit of private document, etc. in filing an accusation and derived a prosecution disposition
2023 Successfully represented an executive of a trust company in a prosecutorial investigation on charges of occupational breach of trust and misappropriation of funds, and obtained clearance of charges
2023 Successfully represented a client accused of libel due to the distribution of press release, and obtained clearance of charges and non-referral of the case to the Prosecution
2023 Successfully represented a victim of false advertising in filing a complaint against the perpetrator, and obtained a prosecution disposition
2023 Successfully represented a client in a case of destruction of property and obstruction of duty on the premises of an industrial complex, and obtained clearance of all charges
2023 Successfully represented the CEO of a construction company in a false accusation against him and derived a non-prosecution disposition
2023 Successfully represented executives and employees of a real property developer accused of violating the Housing Act and derived clearance of charges and a non-referral disposition
2023 Successfully represented executives and employees of a real property developer accused of violating the Building Act and derived clearance of charges and a non-referral disposition
2023 Successfully represented an accuser of infringement of trade secrets and derived a disposition of referral to the Prosecution
2022 Successfully obtained clearance of all charges in a case of violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act
2022 Successfully obtained clearance of all charges in a case of fraud involving interim payments for poor construction
2022 Successfully obtained clearance of all charges in a case of fraud involving cryptocurrencies
2022 Successfully represented an accuser of occupational misappropriation of stocks held under borrowed names and obtained a disposition of demand for formal trial
2022 Successfully represented a catering business accused of violating the Trademark Act and derived clearance of charges
2022 Successfully represented a whistle blower in filing an accusation of occupational breach of trust and obtained an arrest warrant and demand for formal trial
2022 Successfully represented a dental implant company in filing an accusation of infringement of trade secrets and obtained demand for formal trial
2022 Successfully represented an industrial complex developer in a fraud case and cleared all suspicions
2022 Successfully represented an employee of a client company in charge of safety management and supervision who is accused of causing injury of a contractor’s worker by occupational negligence, and obtained clearance of charges
2022 Successfully represented a complainant in a complaint against a plastic surgery clinic and obtained a prosecution disposition
2022 Successfully obtained a non-prosecution disposition for a client accused of issuing a false tax-purposed invoice as part of alleged bid rigging
2022 Successfully obtained a non-prosecution disposition for a client accused of violating the Capital Market Act by using “asset management” in its name
2022 Successfully represented a water treatment company accused of fraud by charging interim payments under a lump-sum contract and derived dismissal of arrest warrant request and clearance of charges
2022 Successfully obtained clearance of charges in a case where a trust company was accused of violating the Housing Act
2022 Successfully represented a client who has U.S. citizenship and obtained cancellation of suspension of departure and removed his name from the police’s wanted list
2022 Successfully represented a large pharmaceutical company in filing accusation for infringement of trade secrets and obtained a referral disposition
2022 Successfully represented a medium-sized construction company in a serious accident case and derived the termination of an internal investigation by the Employment and Labor Administration
2021 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a medium-sized company which allegedly violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Fraud) related with government sanctions
2021 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a doctor of a large hospital who allegedly violated the Medical Service Act in a case of negligence and manslaughter
2021 Successfully represented a president of a large conglomerate who violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Embezzlement), and obtained a prosecution disposition
2021 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a construction company of alleged general obstruction of traffic
2021 Obtained a non-prosecution disposition against an alleged issuing of false tax invoice and violation of the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Crimes (Tax)
2021 Successfully represented an investor in accusing a representative director of an investment company who violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Breach of Trust), and obtained a prosecution disposition
2021 Successfully represented and obtained non-prosecution disposition against a pharmaceutical company which allegedly manipulated price
2021 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a securities firm which allegedly violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Fraud)
2021 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against an e-commerce company which allegedly infringed trade secrets
2021 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a construction company which allegedly violated the Occupational Safety and Health Act related to its fatal accidents
2021 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a construction company which allegedly violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Fraud)
2021 Successfully represented and obtained acquittal against a construction company employee who allegedly committed fraud
2021 Successfully represented and obtained a disposition not to perform the booking process against a president of a large conglomerate who allegedly violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Embezzlement)
2021 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a construction company in a case of professional negligence resulting in deaths related with road construction
2020 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a representative director of a real estate contractor who allegedly violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Fraud)
2020 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a construction company which allegedly violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Embezzlement)
2020 Successfully represented a construction company which allegedly interfered with business
2020 Successfully obtained a summary order disposition in a case of alleged violation of the Adjustment of International Taxes Act
2020 Successfully represented a large conglomerate which violated the Trademark Act, and obtained the disposition to retain the rights to the trademark
2020 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a construction company which allegedly violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Fraud) related with cryptocurrency
2020 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a large conglomerate which allegedly violated the Radio Waves Act
2020 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a representative director of a construction company who allegedly interfered with business
2020 Successfully represented and obtained a clearance of charges against a water treatment company which allegedly offered bribe and violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Embezzlement)
2020 Successfully represented and obtained a clearance of charges against a water treatment company which allegedly violated the Water Environment Conservation Act
2019 Successfully represented a divided owner in accusing a representative director of a building management contractor who violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Embezzlement), and obtained a prosecution disposition
2019 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a defense contractor in a tax evasion case
2019 Successfully represented an electronics company which infringed trade secrets and violated the Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act, and obtained a judgement of conviction
2019 Successfully represented a cosmetics manufacturing company which infringed trade secrets and violated the Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act, and obtained a non-prosecution disposition
2019 Successfully represented obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a global corporation which allegedly infringed trade secrets and violated the Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act
2019 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against an economic broadcasting company which allegedly violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Embezzlement)
2019 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against the chairman of Tax Tribunal who allegedly violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Embezzlement)
2018 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against an executive of a trust company who allegedly violated the Act on Sale of Building Units
2018 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a representative director of a trust company who allegedly violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Fraud)
2018 Successfully represented a large conglomerate in a case involving defamation and interference with business, and obtained a judgement of conviction
2018 Successfully represented a water treatment company in responding to a case involving alleged violation of Water Environment Conservation Act
2018 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a global corporation which allegedly violated the Radio Waves Act
2018 Successfully represented and obtained a summary order against a wind power plant and in responding to the fatal accidents of its workers
2018 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a gene analysis company which allegedly infringed trade secrets and violated the Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act
2018 Successfully represented and obtained acquittal against LCT which allegedly violated the Occupational Safety and Health Act related with the deaths of its four laborers
2017 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against an accounting firm which allegedly violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Embezzlement)
2017 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a general hospital which allegedly committed insurance fraud
2017 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a large trust company which allegedly violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Breach of Trust)
2017 Successfully represented and obtained the disposition not to perform the booking process against a representative director of a real estate development company who allegedly offered bribe
2017 Successfully represented and obtained a clearance of charges against a large construction company which allegedly obstructed bids
2017 Successfully represented and obtained a clearance of all charges against a design company which allegedly breached trust and violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Embezzlement)
2017 Successfully represented and obtained a clearance of charges against a large construction company which allegedly violated the Framework Act on the Construction Industry
2017 Successfully represented and obtained a clearance of charges against a representative director of a large conglomerate who allegedly violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Fraud) related with catering subcontractors
2017 Successfully represented and obtained a dismissal of an arrest warrant against a president of a bank who allegedly violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Breach of Trust)
2017 Successfully represented and obtained the disposition not to perform the booking process against an executive of a large conglomerate who allegedly oppressed the labor union
2017 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against an executive of a large conglomerate who allegedly violated the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (Embezzlement)
2017 Successfully represented and obtained an internal closing disposition against a defense subcontractor in a bribery case
2017 Successfully represented and obtained a non-prosecution disposition against a card company which allegedly violated the Specialized Credit Finance Business Act related with rebate
2017 Successfully represented and obtained a clearance of all charges against a representative director of a fruit and vegetable franchise company of extortion and breach of trust
2017 Successfully represented and obtained a clearance of all charges against a representative director of the leading Korean electronics company of obstruction of bids and breach of trust

Awards/Recognition

2011, 2013 Citation, Minister of Security and Public Administration
2008, 2010 Citation, Commissioner of the National Police Agency
2006 Citation, Commissioner of the National Police Agency
2004 Citation, Korean National Police University

News/Publications

2022. 11. 23. Deals & Cases Criminal Investigation Against Kyung Dong Navien Involving Theft of Winia Dimchae Trade Secrets 2022. 11. 23.

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Introduction

Representative Matters

Awards/Recognition

News/Publications