Attorney Hoseok Jung of SEUM Law (“SEUM”) has been selected as a Best Lawyer in the ‘TMT and Information Protection’ field in the ‘2025 Best Lawyer Evaluation’ jointly conducted by JoongAng Ilbo and the Korean In-house Counsel Association (“KICA”).

With this being his second selection following 2023, Attorney Jung has once again officially been recognized for his expertise and competitiveness in the technology and innovation-based industries.

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SEUM’s ‘Unprecedented Achievement’ Within a Large Firm-Centered Structure

The ‘2025 Best Lawyer’ evaluation selected 38 lawyers across 11 fields. The majority of recipients were from large law firms including Kim & Chang, Lee & Ko, Bae, Kim & Lee, Yoon & Yang, Yulchon, Shin & Kim, and D&A. Among mid-sized and boutique firms, only Barun Law, Jipyong, and SEUM were included in the award list, with SEUM being the only boutique firm recipient in the TMT and Information Protection field. This serves as an indicator that SEUM has already secured an independent position in the market for technology and startup advisory services.

Direct Evaluation by In-house Counsel... ‘Highest Credibility’ Practice-Based Assessment

This evaluation commands significant credibility as a practice-based assessment in which in-house counsel who have directly received legal advice from firms participate. The evaluation is based not on reputation or firm size, but on advisory quality, response speed, technical understanding, and problem-solving ability as experienced in actual practice. Despite this year's evaluation being strengthened with a shift from multiple-choice format to narrative referee evaluation and the establishment of a preliminary screening committee, SEUM's selection demonstrates that its practical advisory capabilities are firmly recognized.

Attorney Jung has handled a total of 359 advisory matters over the past three years, focusing on technology companies in sectors including fintech, blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and data-based platforms. Notably, Attorney Jung is recognized to have received particularly high marks for his ability to analyze technical architectures, identify potential risks, and respond swiftly and accurately even in time-sensitive situations.

For Startups & IT Sectors, SEUM Represents a Superior Alternative to Large Firms

SEUM continues to be recognized for delivering exceptional practical satisfaction and specialized expertise in the technology and startup sectors compared to large law firms, while maintaining reasonable fee structures that enable more companies to access SEUM’s counsel. Attorney Jung’s recognition this year transcends individual achievement, serving as a compelling indicator that SEUM is a specialized law firm possessing substantial competitive advantages that rival, and often surpass, those of large firms across the technology and innovation industries.

Going forward, SEUM will continue to provide the sophisticated and practical legal solutions that startups, emerging technology companies, and data-driven enterprises require, further expanding its role as an essential partner in advancing the innovation ecosystem.