Kyeong Rok JEONG

Kyeong Rok JEONG
Operations Managing Partner
T. +82 2 3016 9547
F. +82 2 3016 5201
E. krjeong@draju.com

Mr. Kyeong Rok JEONG is an operations managing partner at D&A LLC. His practice is primarily focused on Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance & Restructuring, Reconstruction & Redevelopment, Construction & Real Estate, Intellectual Property, and Blockchain.

Profile

Experience
- - Advisory Attorney, National Pension Service Investment Management (Responsible Investment) (2019-Present)
  - Legal Counsel, Government Employees Pension Service (2015-Present)
  - D&A LLC (2009-Present)
  - Law Firm Daeryook (2007)
  - International Lawyer, Steptoe & Johnson LLP (New York office) (2006)
  - Law Firm Daeryook (2000)
  - Office of Legal Affairs, Samsung Securities (2000)
  - Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea (2000)
Education
- - College of Law, Sungkyunkwan University (Completed Coursework, PhD, 2012)
  - University of Southern California School of Law (LLM, 2006)
  - Specialized Program in Financial Transaction Law, Seoul National University (2000)
  - College of Law, Sungkyunkwan University (LLB, 1991)
Qualifications
- - Certified Tax Accountant, Korea (2010)
  - Admitted to Patent Bar, Korea (2009)
  - Admitted to Bar, Korea (2000)
Languages
- - Korean

Representative Activities

- - Member, Policy Advisory Committee on Urban Renewal Projects, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (2026-Present)
  - Member, Assessment Council, Defense Acquisition Program Administration (2020-Present)
  - Member, Information Disclosure Council, Government Employees Pension Service (2020-Present)
  - Member, Adjustment Committee, Seoul Bar Association (2016-Present)
  - Arbitrator, Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (2011-Present)
- - Member, Legal Ethics and Professional Conduct Council (2010-Present)
  - Member, Corporate Examination Committee, Korea Exchange (2016-2020)
  - Member, Alternative Investment Committee, Government Employees Pension Service (2015-2020)
  - Investment Advisor, Korea Securities Finance Corp. (2013-2015)
  - Member, International Committee, Korean Bar Association (2013-2015)
  - Member, Review Committee on Investment, The Police Mutual Aid Association (2011-2013)
  - Member, Deliberation Committee on Parliamentary Expenses, Seongdong-gu Office (2008-2009)
Representative Matters
- - Successfully completed M&A by fulfilling the requirements for a qualified merger under the Corporate Tax Act through the latest merger method
  - Handled the first ruling case on the legal characteristics of the landowner’s right to claim purchase under Article 12 (1) of the Electric Power Source Development Promotion Act
Representative Matters
- Corporate Law
  D&A Successfully Secures Dismissal of Minority Shareholder’s Application Seeking Permission to Convene an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
  Jul-27-2026
  
  Construction & Real Estate
  D&A Secures Partial Award for Godeok Clean Energy in Arbitration Against SK Ecoplant Concerning Additional Construction Costs
  Jan-26-2026
  
  Mergers & Acquisitions
  DR & AJU Successfully Completes an M&A by Meeting the Requirements for a Qualified Merger Under the Corporate Tax Act Through an Up-To-Date Merger Method
  Oct-10-2018
  
  Construction & Real Estate
  DR & AJU Draws the First Ruling on the Legal Nature of “The Land Owner’s Request for the Purchase of Land” Specified in Article 12(1) of the Electric Power Source Development Promotion Act
  May-11-2018
Press Coverage
- INews 24
  Partner Kyeong Rok Jeong Presents at National Assembly Seminar on a Defense Semiconductor Bill to Promote Defense Technology Self-Reliance
  Mar-10-2026
  
  EDaily
  DR & AJU Hosts Seminar on the Amended Commercial Act…Presenting the Implications of the Amendment and Response Strategies
  Jul-25-2025
  
  DealSite
  [2023 League Table] DR & AJU Stands Out in Management Right Transfer Deals for Companies Facing Financial Crisis
  Jan-04-2024
  
  Invest chosun
  DR & AJU Ranks 9th in M&A for Legal Advisory in Capital Markets League Table
  Dec-19-2022
Newsletters
- Public Sector Relations Group
  Weekly Legislative Report (For the week of December 8, 2025 – December 12, 2025)
  Dec-17-2025
  
  Legislation & Government Relations Consulting Center
  Weekly Legislative Report (For the week of February 17, 2025 – February 21, 2025)
  Feb-26-2025
  
  Legislation & Government Relations Consulting Center
  Weekly Legislative Report (For the week of November 11, 2024 – November 15, 2024)
  Nov-20-2024
  
  Legislation & Government Relations Consulting Center
  Weekly Legislative Report (For the week of July 25, 2022 – July 29, 2022)
  Aug-04-2022
  
  Legislation & Government Relations Consulting Center
  Weekly Legislative Report (For the week of June 20, 2022 – June 24, 2022)
  Jun-29-2022
  
  Legislation & Government Relations Consulting Center
  Weekly Legislative Report (For the week of May 9, 2022 – May 13, 2022)
  May-19-2022
- Legislation & Government Relations Consulting Center
  Weekly Legislative Report (For the week of Apr 18, 2022 – Apr 22, 2022)
  Apr-29-2022
D&A News
- Seminars/Events
  D&A and LIN LLC Sign Merger MOU
  Apr-29-2026
  
  Seminars/Events
  D&A Successfully Launches Its Accounting Firm D&A
  Jan-20-2026
  
  Firm News
  DR & AJU and AJU Research Institute of Corporate Management Successfully Hold Seminar on Key Takeaways of the Amended Commercial Act and Corporate Response Strategies
  Jul-25-2025
  
  Awards/Publications
  Tier 2 Ranking in ALB Asia M&A Rankings 2024
  Sep-30-2024
  
  Awards/Publications
  DR & AJU Recognized as Notable Firm by Asialaw
  Sep-30-2024
  
  Awards/Publications
  DR & AJU Ranks at Asialaw 2023
  Oct-15-2023
- Awards/Publications
  DR & AJU Ranks Tier 2 in ALB Asia M&A Rankings 2023
  May-10-2023

Practice Areas

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