Kun-Kae LeeRepresenting Partner

Tel : 02-6710-0330 | Email : leekk@joowonlaw.com

Kun K. Lee, Managing Partner, is a distinguished legal professional who has made significant contributions to the establishment of the rule of law and institutional reform in Korea. He has held key positions since the founding of the Republic, including serving as the youngest-ever Commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, Head of the Public Security Department at the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office, Chief Prosecutor of the Seoul District Prosecutors’ Office, Chief Prosecutor of the High Prosecutors’ Office, and as a member of the 15th National Assembly.​

Drawing upon decades of public service and extensive legal expertise, Mr. Lee is dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of citizens through exemplary legal service. He is currently the managing partner of Joowon LLC.

Joowon LLC delivers comprehensive, one-stop legal solutions by leveraging the collaborative expertise of domestic and international attorneys, patent attorneys, certified public accountants, tax advisors, labor and customs consultants, as well as specialized teams in notarization and registration. The firm is committed to offering optimal solutions tailored to each client's needs.

Joowon LLC remains steadfast in its commitment to being a trusted and reliable legal partner, upholding the trust and confidence of its clients.

Education

• Harvard University, Science of International Politics (1976)
• Honorary J.D (1981)
• Seoul National University, LL.M. (1965)
• Seoul National University, LL.B. (1963)
• Kyunggi High School (1959)

Experience

• Joowon Attorneys at Law, Managing Partner (2009. 4. ~ present)
• Knowledge Service Group, Chairman (2001. 8. ~ present)
• The Investigation of Government Administration in National Assembly Special Committee, Member (1999)
• Presidential Transition Committee, Member (1997. 12. ~ 1998. 2)
• Research Group on Cooperative System for People Suffering, Chairman (1996. 7. ~ present)
• National Assembly System Betterment Special Committee, Member (1996)
• National Assembly Reunification Foreign Affairs Committee, Member (1996)
• Nation Future Preparation Group, Representative (1996~present)
• The Truth Investigation of the Press Documents Special Committee, Member (1996)
• The Cause of IMF and the Truth of Economic Crisis Investigation Special Committee, Member (1996)
• The Truth Investigation of Korea Mint Corporation Strike Inducement Special Committee, Member (1996)
• The 15th Member of National Assembly (1996~2000)
• High Prosecutors’ Office, Chief Prosecutor (Director General) (1993)
• Seoul District Public Prosecutors’ Office, Chief Prosecutor (Director General) (1992~1993)
• Supreme Public Prosecutors’ Office, Director of the Department of Public Safety (1989~1992)
• Seoul District Public Prosecutors’ Office, Prosecutor (1986)
• The Department of Public Safety, Seoul District Public Prosecutors’ Office, Director (1982)
• Established Main Investigation Department in Supreme Public Prosecutors’ Office (Chief of the 1st Section) (1981)
• Seoul National Police Agency, Commissioner General (Police Chief) (1971)
• The Presidential Secretariat, Secretary for Audit and Inspection (1970)
• Seoul District Public Prosecutors’ Office, Prosecutor (1966)

Practice

• The Military Mutual Aid Association
• Guro-gu Office
• Yangcheon-gu Office
• Seoul City
• Pocheon City Hall
• The National Police Agency
• Jongno-gu Office
• Taihan Electronic Wire Co., LTD.
• Aekyung Industry, Aekyung Petrochemical Co., LTD. Etc.

Awards

• The Order of Hongjogeunjung /1972.10/ President

Career

• Presidential System - President in a Cave, Open President - Working President, Speaking President - Restructuring Presidential System Makes the Nation Alive - Presidential System Must Die to Make the Nation Alive - Ills in the Power History and the New Road for Korea (Populism Must Die)

Publications

• Civil and Administrative Litigation,Criminal Litigation,General Business and Corporate matters·Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions,Taxation & Customs Practice,Asset Management and Succession of Family Business,Intellectual Property,International Practice,Real Estate Investment,Fair Trade