Young Ku LEE - D&A LLC

Young Ku LEE
Managing Partner
T. +82 2 3016 8712
F. +82 2 3016 5201
E. yklee@draju.com

Mr. Young Ku LEE is a managing partner at D&A LLC. His practice is primarily focused on Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency & Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Commercial.

Profile

Experience
- - D&A LLC (2023-Present)
  - Member, Conciliation Committee, Seoul Bankruptcy Court (2017-Present)
  - Advisor, Korea Insolvency Law Association (2015-Present)
  - Attorney, Shin & Kim LLC (2008-2023)
  - Member, Rehabilitation Bankruptcy Committee, Supreme Court (2013-2016)
  - Member, Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission (2012-2015)
  - President, Korea Insolvency Law Association (2012-2015)
  - Presiding Judge, Seoul High Court (2006-2008)
  - Chief Presiding Judge, Suwon District Court (2006)
  - Presiding Judge, Gwangju High Court (2005-2006)
  - Presiding Judge, Seoul District Court (2002-2005)
  - Presiding Judge, Incheon District Court (2000-2002)
  - Chief Judge, Jecheon Branch of Cheongju District Court (1999-2000)
  - Judge, Seoul District Court (1998-1999)
  - Judge, Seoul High Court (1997-1998)
  - Director of Human Resources, Administrative Management Office, National Court Administration (1995-1997)
  - Judge, Seoul High Court (1994-1995)
  - Judge, Seoul Civil District Court (1992-1994)
  - Judge, Seoul Southern Branch of Seoul District Court (1990-1992)
  - Judge, Suncheon Branch of Gwangju District Court (1987-1990)
  - Judge, Seoul Civil District Court (1985-1987)
  - Judge, Western Branch of Seoul District Court (1983-1985)
  - Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea (1983)
Education
- - Seoul National University (LLB in Law, 1981)
  - Janghoon High School (1977)
Qualifications
- - Admitted to Bar, Korea (1983)
Languages
- - Korean

Representative Activities

- - Member, Conciliation Committee, Seoul Bankruptcy Court (2017-Present)
  - Advisor, Korea Insolvency Law Association (2015-Present)
  - President, Korea Insolvency Law Association (2012-2015)
Publications
- - Rehabilitation Case Practice (Bankruptcy Chamber 1&2, Seoul Central District Court) (Co-author, 1997)
  - Corporation Bankruptcy Practice (Bankruptcy Chamber, Seoul Central District Court) (Co-author, 1997)
Awards & Recognitions
- - Litigation Star in Insolvency, Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific (2026)
  - Eminent Practitioner in Restructuring and Insolvency, Chambers Asia-Pacific (2011-2025)
  - Legal Icon, Korea’s Top 100 Lawyer, Asia Business Law Journal (2024-2025)
  - Distinguished Practitioner in Restructuring and Insolvency, Asialaw (2024-2025)
  - Notable Practitioner in Restructuring and Insolvency, IFLR1000 (2024-2025)
- - Korea’s Top 100 Lawyer, Asia Business Law Journal (2022-2023)
  - Leading Lawyer in Banking and Finance, IFLR1000 (2022)
  - Asia Best Lawyer, IFLR1000 (2021)
  - Leading Lawyer in Restructuring and Insolvency, Asialaw (2019-2022)
  - Recommended Individual in Restructuring and Insolvency, Asialaw (2012-2013)
  - Leading Lawyer in Restructuring and Insolvency, IFLR1000 (2011-2022)
  - Leading Individual in Restructuring and Insolvency, Chambers Asia-Pacific (2011-2012)
Press Coverage
- Law Times
  D&A Recognized in Six Practice Areas, with Five Lawyers Named Leading Practitioners by Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2026
  Dec-19-2025
  
  The Korea Economic Daily
  Hanmi Science Shifts to Professional Management System After Owner Family Steps Down
  Mar-06-2025
  
  Law Times
  DR & AJU Appoints 45 Experts, Including Partners Young Ku LEE, Woon Sik CHOI, You Lee JUNG, and Woo Jung JUNG
  May-21-2024
  
  News Tomato
  [Law Firms and Businesses] Rising Concerns over Crisis: Large Companies No Longer Immune
  Apr-24-2024
  
  D News
  DR & AJU Holds the Construction and Bankruptcy Seminar
  Feb-15-2024
  
  Money Today
  Surge in Bankruptcy Experts Hiring within the Legal Industry Amidst Rising Interest Rates, Exchange Rates, and Inflation
  Aug-28-2023
D&A News
- Awards/Publications
  [Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026] D&A Recognized in Six Practice Areas, with Five Lawyers Named Leading Practitioners in Individual Rankings
  Dec-18-2025
  
  Awards/Publications
  D&A Managing Partners Young Ku LEE and Jung Ran LEE Recognized in Asia Business Law Journal's 2025 Korea’s Top Lawyers
  Nov-25-2025
  
  Awards/Publications
  [Asialaw 2025] D&A Recognized in Five Practice Areas, with Four Lawyers Named Leading Practitioners
  Oct-29-2025
  
  Awards/Publications
  [IFLR1000 2025] DR & AJU Named Top Firm in Four Practice Areas, with Six Leading Lawyers
  Sep-12-2025
  
  Awards/Publications
  DR & AJU Ranks at Chambers and Partners 2025
  Dec-18-2024
  
  Awards/Publications
  DR & AJU Young Ku Lee and Jung Ran Lee Recognized in Asia Business Law Journal's 2024 Korea’s Top Lawyers
  Nov-25-2024
- Awards/Publications
  DR & AJU Partner Young Ku LEE Named as Notable Practitioner by IFLR1000
  Sep-30-2024
  
  Awards/Publications
  Tier 3 Ranking in Restructuring and Insolvency by IFLR1000
  Sep-30-2024
  
  Firm News
  DR & AJU Successfully Hosts the Construction and Bankruptcy Seminar
  Feb-28-2024
  
  Seminars/Events
  DR & AJU Hosts the Construction and Bankruptcy Seminar
  Feb-28-2024
  
  Awards/Publications
  DR & AJU Managing Partner Jeong Ran LEE and Partner Young Ku LEE named in ABLJ’s A-List: Korea’s Top 100 Lawyers 2023
  Dec-15-2023
  
  Awards/Publications
  DR & AJU Partner Young Ku LEE Named Eminent Practitioner by Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
  Dec-15-2023
  
  New Hires
  Young Ku LEE, Former Judge of the Bankruptcy Division of the Seoul Central District Court, Joins DR & AJU
  Jun-01-2023

Practice Areas

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