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Young Joo Cho joined Lee & Ko as an associate in 2012, and specializes in aviation regulation, including emerging sectors such as drone and urban air mobility regulations. His practice also encompasses cross-border investments, mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, EPC contracts, international trade, energy, trade disputes, and investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS), as well as public international law.

Mr. Cho has Mr. Cho has advised on numerous complex and high-stake matters. He has dedicated significant time, including on a pro bono basis, to provide in-depth legal analysis and strategic counsel to the Korean government on matters related to aviation regulation. He has represented numerous foreign airlines in securing licenses for Foreign International Air Transportation Services in Korea and has provided regulatory advice to both foreign and domestic carriers. In addition, Mr. Cho has assisted international law firms in establishing Foreign Legal Consultant Offices and obtaining approval for Foreign Legal Consultant status from the Korean Ministry of Justice.

In recognition of his distinguished contributions to the aviation legal sector, he was awarded the Ministerial Commendation (Man of Merit Award) by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

Mr. Cho graduated Summa Cum Laude from Yonsei Law School in 2012 and was admitted to the Korean Bar.

Mr. Cho is fluent in Korean, English and German.
Representative Cases
[Corporate Management, M&A Transaction]
Advised SK Magic on its acquisition of start-up company AI PLUS Inc.
Advised Hahn & Company on its acquisition of Korean Air’s in-flight catering and duty-free business
Advised SK Networks on its acquisition of SK Telink’s secondhand phone business
Advised South Korean rapper and producer Zico on the sale of KOZ Entertainment
Advised Hanjin Travel Service on its asset purchase of Port Remote
Advised SK Networks Resources Australia Pty Ltd on its share purchase with Pacific Road Capital Pty Ltd
Advised SG Corporation on the spin-off of its Colombo Business Unit and the establishment of Colombo Korea Co., Ltd.
Advised JC Partners on its acquisition of Air Premia
Advised A and K Corporation on a management dispute
Advised Air Incheon and Socius on the spin-off merger of Asiana Airlines’ cargo business
Advised SK Networks on its sale of SK Electlink
[International Transaction]
Advised a Korean client on the share purchase of U.S. corporation, MycoWorks, Inc.
Advised a Korean client on the share purchase of U.S. corporation, LVIS Corporation
Advised a Korean client on the share purchase of U.S. corporation, Stilt Inc.
Advised the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Incheon International Airport Corporation, and Korean Airport Corporation on aviation issues
Represented foreign airlines, including Air Asia(AK), Czech Airlines(OK), SilkAir(MI), LOT Polish Airlines(LO), Saudia (SV), Greater Bay Airlines(HB), West Jet Airlines(WS), and Thai VietJet Air(VZ) in obtaining operating permits in Korea
Advised foreign and domestic airlines on various aviation related issues
Advised on the metal-neutral joint venture between Korean Airlines and Delta Air Lines
Advised on the metal-neutral joint venture between Jeju Air and Eastar Jet
Advised clients on regulatory frameworks for drones and urban air mobility
Advised clients on private jet regulations
Advised multiple clients (Airline A, F, K and S) in obtaining air carrier licenses
Advised Gyeongsangbuk-do Province on the establishment and operation of airline
Advised clients on designated airlines regulation
Advised clients regarding Open Skies Agreements, traffic rights, and slot allocations
Advised clients in aircraft financing transactions
Represented the Korean government in the negotiation and implementation of Travel Bubble Agreements
[Foreign Legal Consultant]
Advised on the establishment approval of Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP’s Korea office, and on the registration of its Representative Foreign Legal Consultant and Foreign Legal Consultants
Advised on the establishment approval of Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP’s Korea office, and on the registration of its Representative Foreign Legal Consultant and Foreign Legal Consultants
Advised Herbert Smith Freehills on the registration of its Representative Foreign Legal Consultant and Foreign Legal Consultants
Advised K&L Gates on the registration of its Foreign Legal Consultants
Advised McDermott Will & Emery on the registration of its Foreign Legal Consultants
Advised on the establishment approval of White & Case LLP’s Korea office, and on the registration of its Representative Foreign Legal Consultant and Foreign Legal Consultants
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Education
2019 Stanford Law School - LL.M.
2018 Yonsei Law School - S.J.D.
2012 Yonsei University Law School - J.D. Summa Cum Laude
2008 Yonsei University, College of Law - L.L.M.
2007 Yonsei University, College of Law - B.A.
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Work Experience
2012-Present Lee & Ko
2023-2025 Member of the Seoul Regional Aviation Administration’s Civil Affairs Mediation Committee
2022- Present Private and Public Joint Committee Member on the Innovation of Public Institutions
2022-2025 Member of the Disciplinary Committee of Seoul Regional Aviation Administration
2020-Present Member of the Aeronautical Study Committee
2015-Present Outside Legal Counsel, Korean Airport Noise Analysis Center Association
2019-2020 Adjunct Professor at Yonsei University Underwood International College
2016-2018 Outside Legal Counsel, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
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Admissions & Qualifications
2012 Admitted to the Korean Bar
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Languages
Korean, English. German
Awards & Recognitions
2024 Recognized as a Leading Counsel in Legislative Affairs by Hankyung Business (2024 Korea Best Law Firm & Lawyer Awards)
2022 Recipient of the Ministerial Commendation (Man of Merit Award) by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
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Publications / Presentations / ETC
Foreign Policy of the Second World War (Samjiwon Press, 2008)
Die Entmächtigung der Weimarer Reichsverfassung durch das Ermächtigungsgesetz (Yonsei Journal of Public Governance & Law, 2010.8)
Study on Government Strategy Concerning Strategic Alliance between Airlines (Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs Report, November 2012)
Study on the National Effect of Treaties (Report to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, December 2012)
Antitrust Immunity for Airline Alliances (Worldwide Air Transport Conference Sixth Meeting, Working Paper of the Republic of Korea, 2013. 3)
A Study of the Recognition of the Oder-Neisse-Line in and International Law Perspective (Yonsei Law School, 2012. 12)
Study on the Designated Airlines (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, November 2013)
Balance between Aviation Industry and Consumer Benefit, Study on the Designated Airlines (International Aviation Policy Seminar, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Korea Civil Aviation Development Association, November 29, 2013)
Study on the International Aviation Policy (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2013)
Denial of Justice and Local Remedies Rule (The Korean Society of International Law, 2014. 9)
Study on organizing the three divided Aviation Acts including the Aviation Business Act (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2016)
Study on improving the Aircraft Registration Regulation (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, September, 2016)
Study on the Open Skies Policy and Aviation Policy (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2016)
Study on Expanding the Cooperation for International Airlines (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2016)
Study on establishing and promoting Aviation Finance (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, January, 2017)
Study on Improving Slot Regulations (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2017)
Study on Improving Traffic Right Regulations (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2017)
Study on Regulating Codeshare Agreements between Parent and Subsidiary Airlines (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2017)
Study on the obligations erga omnes of ICAO resolution (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2020)
Study on the designated airlines and Principle Place of Business (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2020)
Study how to increase the number of membership of ICAO (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2020)
Study on the Travel Bubble Agreement (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2020)
Study on Anti-Dumping Industrial Damage Cases Issues in Overselling- (Korean Trade Commission, December, 2020)
Study on the Application of Digital Travel Credential and One ID (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2021)
Study on the Adopting Legislative Amendment Procedures in the Chicago Convention (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2021)
Study on the Dispute Resolution System of the Chicago Convention (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2021)
Review of the Dispute Settlement Mechanism Under ICAO (ICAO Legal Seminar, April, 2022)
Study on International Aviation Policy in the Post COVID Era (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, July, 2022)
Study on Assistance to Aircraft Accident Victims and Their Families (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2022)
Study on Seeking Harmonization between Ratified and Non-Ratified Rules under ICAO (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2022)
Working at ICAO Assembly 41st Session and 57th DGCA Conference (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2022)
Study on Public Service Obligations on Air Routes and Organizing Small-Scale Air Operator (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, September, 2023)
Study on Establishing a Regional Airline in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province (Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, November, 2023)
Seeking Harmonization between Data Protection Laws and International Air Transport (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2023)
Study on Ways to Strengthen Korea's International Aviation Status through Strengthening Organizational Capacity and Upgrading Council Status (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2023)
Study on the Regional Cooperation Mechanism Task Force of ICAO (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2023)
Study on Establishing Dangerous Areas on the High Seas according to ICAO Standards (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2023)
Study on Emergency Response Mechanisms for Public Health, Disasters, and Risks Utilizing Aviation in the Post Pandemic Period (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2023)
Improvement on the Effectiveness of Participation in ICAO Technical Cooperation and Assistance programs in the Post Pandemic Period (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, December, 2023)
Study on the Use and Need for Legal Advisors (Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board, February, 2024)
Study on the Cases and Standard Draft of the Comprehensive Aviation Transport Agreement regarding Republic of Korea and the EU (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, March, 2024)
Study on the Cases and Manual on the Assistance to Aircraft Accident Victims and Their Families (Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board, April, 2024)
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