JIPYONG LLC

Korean Attorney

Hye Jung RYU

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Ms. Hye Jung Ryu is a partner in the M&A Group at Jipyong and mainly advises and represents domestic and international clients in the areas of corporate, public administration, and construction and real estate.

Ms. Ryu, with a Ph.D. in political science from Russia’s Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO), specializes in Russian transactions. Ms. Ryu has a diverse and unique experience in advising clients involved in transactions and disputes regarding overseas investment, resources, energy, environment and overseas construction. Ms. Ryu heads the Russia / Central Asia Team, and also is a member of both Iran / Middle East and North Korea Teams.

Ms. Ryu is a member of the Korean Bar. Ms. Ryu has a Ph. D from Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO) and a B.Soc.Sc. in Social Work from Seoul National University. She also worked at a British real estate consulting firm and taught at universities before joining Jipyong.

Education Close

1996 Russian Academy of Science, Institute of World Economics and International Relations (Ph.D. in Political Sciences)
1992-1996 Russian Academy of Science, Post-graduate program
1991-1992 St. Petersburg State University, Preliminary Education Department
1992 Seoul National University (B.A.)

Experience Close

2005-Present JIPYONG LLC (Partner)
2024-Present Civilian Member, Climate and Renewable Costs Working Group, Korea Power Exchange
2021-Present Member, the Electric Policy Council of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
2020-Present Director, Simsan Memorial Foundation
2019-Present Member, Evaluation Committee on SME Research and Development, Ministry of SMEs and Startups
2019-Present Member, Dispute Mediation Committee, Korea Power Exchange
2018-Present Member, Dispute Resolution Committee on Private Finance Initiative Projects, Ministry of Economy and Finance
2017-Present Member, Oil Development Financing Deliberation Subcommittee, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
2015-Present Advisor, Technology Commercialization Advisory Group, Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology
2011-Present Legal Advisor, Ministry of Justice for Korean Small-and-Medium Enterprises in the Overseas
2022-2023 Adjunct Assistant Professor, Graduate School of International and Area Studies
2021-2023 External Member, Human Rights and Ethical Management Committee of Kangwon Land
2020 Mediator, Mediation Committee, National Human Rights Commission of Korea
2019-2022 Civilian Member, Presidential Committee on Northern Economic Cooperation
2013 Director, Korean Association of Slavic-Eurasian Studies
2008 Auditor, Center for Central Eurasian Studies
2006 Member, Government Employees Pension Reform Committee
2006-2008 Member, National Pension Examination Committee
1996-1997 Real Estate Project Manager, Brook, Hiller & Parker Korea Ltd.
1996-2008 Lecturer, Sungkyunkwan University, Catholic University of Korea, Konkuk University, Chonbuk National University, Hanshin University and others
2005 Judicial Research and Training Institute, Supreme Court of Korea

Notable Achievements Close

Advised GS E&R subsidiaries on drafting of contracts including turbine supply agreement and long-term service agreement
Advised KEPCO E&C on general legal matters including provision of legal opinions and services
Advised Korea Power Exchange on legal matters including provision of legal opinions5.
Advised SK Holding on its acquisition of shares in LG Siltron from LG Corp
Advised the Russian entity of Samsung C&T on a long-term high-rise building construction project
Advised the Ministry of Justice on overseas investment in general and review of Iranian legislation in investment

Speaking Engagements and Publications Close

2013How Russia Really Works: the Informal Practices that Shaped Post-Soviet Politics and Business (co-translator; author: Alena V. Ledeneva), Hanul Books
2010Research on G20 Countries’ Exit Strategy (Russia), Korea Legislation Research Institute
2009Contemporary Russian Culture: Citizens’ Perceptions and Cultural Identity (co-author), Hanul Books
2008Legislation Research on Energy Development in Russia (Research report commissioned by the Ministry of Government Legislation; lead researcher)
2008. 3.Отношение россиян к рыночной экономике и степень ее осознания, Slav Journal, Vol. 23, Issue 1, pp. 291-322, The Korean Association of Slavic/Eurasian Studies
2007. 6."The Changes in Russian Contracts and Legal Consciousness Following the Rise of the Market Economy" - Based on a Poll of Russian Businessmen in Moscow, Slav Journal, Vol. 22, Issue 2, pp. 197-230, The Korean Association of Slavic/Eurasian Studies
2006. 10.Issues and Statute of Limitations in Damages Cases, Second Workshop on Gross Civil Rights Abuse by State and Remedies for Victims: Torture/Fabrication Cases, Korea Human Rights Foundation
2005Community Development: Community-based alternatives in an age of globalization (translation; author: Jim Ife), Humans & Welfare
2005Study on Legal Systems for Establishment of Corporations, Registration of Sole Proprietorships and Operation of Corporations in the Russian Federation (Research report commissioned by the Ministry of Government Legislation; lead researcher)
1998Current Status and Prospect of the Russian Real Estate Market (lead supervisor), BHPK
1998. 1.Study on Development of Concept of Social Welfare in the Soviet and Post-Soviet Countries, Journal of Critical Social Welfare, No. 3, Academy of Critical Social Welfare
1996. 12.Social Insurance System and Policy Direction of the Russian Federation: Trends and Prospect, No. 32, Korea Social Science Institute
1996Social Policies of the Soviet Countries (doctoral thesis), Moscow, Russian Academy of Sciences
1996Study on Management of Social Security Funds in the Soviet Union, Moscow, RAS