Seongheon (Paul) Oh

Seongheon (Paul) Oh is a Partner at OhKims Law. He advises domestic and international clients on a broad spectrum of matters, including corporate advisory, complex civil and criminal litigation, administrative disputes, and regulatory issues.

Paul has developed particular strength in policy and legislative advisory, as well as constitutional law matters, including constitutional petitions. Drawing on his academic background in constitutional law and extensive practical experience, he provides clients with strategic, business-oriented solutions that integrate legal, regulatory, and policy considerations.

His client base spans a wide range of industries, including AI, ICT, gaming, healthcare, and emerging technologies such as virtual assets and blockchain.

Career

2026 Auditor, Korea Volunteer Council
2025 Adjunct Professor, Hanyang University
2023 Legal Advisory Committee Member, Financial Services Commission
2022 Adjunct Professor, KAIST
2019 OhKims Law
2017 OhKims Law Office
2017 Law Firm Sae-Chang
2014 Shin & Park Law Office
2011 Secretary-General, Korean Commercial Law Association
2004 BK21 Research Fellow, Seoul National University
2001 Research Assistant, Seoul National University Institute for Legal Studies

Practice Areas

Corporate Advisory & M&A
Crisis Management & Dispute Resolution (Civil / Criminal / Administrative)
Constitutional & Regulatory Matters (Judicial Review / Policy Advisory)
Market Entry & Cross-Border Structuring (Inbound / Outbound)
Virtual Assets, Blockchain & FinTech
AI, ICT & Technology Transactions (including IP)
Platform Business, Gaming & Digital Economy)

Representative Matters

[2025]

Advised listed companies on amendments to the Korean Commercial Act
Advised entertainment company M on cross-border contracts
Provided exclusive artist contract advisory to studio L
Represented domestic manufacturer J in patent infringement injunction and criminal complaint
Advised F&B company S on contractual matters
Reviewed terms of service for startup E
Advised e-commerce platform E on M&A transaction
Reviewed English-language agreements for association H
Represented client in aggravated robbery case (suspended sentence and bail)
Handled matrimonial property division litigation

[2024]

Provided public policy advisory to global chat platform D
Advised on IP disputes for consumer products and design industries
Conducted IP-focused M&A due diligence for chat platform B
Conducted investment due diligence for U.S. biotech company
Represented victims in blockchain-related fraud cases (civil & criminal)
Secured acquittal in criminal case involving illegally obtained evidence
Advised on management disputes for sports-entertainment agency K
Advised bakery chain B on corporate governance disputes
Provided advertising and regulatory advisory to global cosmetics company E

[2023]

Advised global gaming company T and entertainment company P
Handled multiple criminal cases involving illegal fundraising
Provided contract advisory to logistics companies
Advised on labor issues and disputes in transportation/logistics sector

[2022]

Advised domestic gaming company C on NFT-related matters
Advised luxury platform T and construction company D
Provided international advisory to webtoon company T
Advised cosmetics company M on regulatory matters
Provided merger filing advisory for large corporate group
Advised major hospital on partnership agreement

[2014~2021 (Selected)]

Advised global e-commerce, travel platform, and foundation clients
Represented clients in administrative litigation and class actions
Provided ICO legal advisory and data privacy advisory (including KIST)
Advised on shareholder agreements and capital markets matters
Represented clients in arbitration and constitutional petitions
Conducted policy research for KDI and government-related institutions

Public Activities & Committee Memberships

[2026]

Auditor, Korea Volunteer Council

[2025]

Adjunct Professor, Hanyang University (Graduate School of Policy Science)
Auditor, Seoul Metropolitan Council for the Disabled in Sports
Member, Professional Sports Committee (same council)
Non-Executive Director, Sports Ethics Center

[2024]

Member, External Disciplinary Panel, Korea Social Science Research Council

[2023]

Legal Advisory Committee Member, Financial Services Commission
Member, Sports Instructor Certification Committee (MCST)
Member, Human Rights Management Committee, Korea Post Business Promotion Agency

[2022]

Adjunct Professor, KAIST
Advisory Committee Member, Gangwon Governor’s Transition Team

[2017~2021]

Various roles including:
Ethics & management committees
Korean Bar Association committees
Government and public advisory roles
Community and public-interest legal services

Lectures & Publications

[Lectures]

2026 Discussant, National Assembly Policy Seminar on AI and Personality Rights
2025 Discussant, National Assembly Forum on Telemedicine Legislation
2024 Panelist, Corporate Growth Strategy Seminar
2023 Lectures on ASEAN finance regulation and market entry strategies
2022 Lectures on STO regulatory framework, industry responses, and dispute prevention strategies
2017~2020 Various lectures on litigation strategy, overseas expansion, and regulatory frameworks

[Publications]

2024 Security Interests and Bona Fide Acquisition of Virtual Assets (Korean Securities Law Journal)
2021 Law School Evaluation Report (Korean Bar Association)
2019 Legislative Theory on One-Person-One-Location Rule
2017 Study on Standard Player Contracts in Professional Sports
2016 Public procurement and youth discrimination studies
2005 Master’s Thesis on freedom of the press

Education

2014 Seoul National University – Ph.D. Coursework Completed (Constitutional Law)
2012 Korea University School of Law – J.D. (Juris Doctor, Korean Law School Program)
2005 Seoul National University School of Law – LL.M.
2002 Seoul National University School of Law – LL.B.

Qualifications & Awards

Korean Bar Admission (3rd Korean Bar Exam Cohort)
Sports Instructor Certificate – Swimming, Level 3 (2010)
Lifeguard Certificate (2009)
Commendation Award, Korea Post Business Promotion Agency (2022)

Languages

Korean, English