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Young Joo Cho joined Lee & Ko as an associate in 2012. His practice focuses primarily on Aviation Regulations including new areas in Drone and Urban Air Mobility Regulations, M&A, Cross-Border Investment and drafting various contracts. He has further developed specialties in EPC Contracts, International Trade, Foreign Investment and Energy, Trade Disputes and Investor-State Disputes (ISD) as well as International Public law.

Further, Mr. Cho has handled numerous complex matters. His practice highlights in devoting countless hours, sometimes even on a pro bono basis, undertaking additional legal research and analysis to provide the best legal advice to the Korean government on aviation regulation related issues; representing numerous foreign airlines in achieving permission for Foreign International Air Transportation Service in Korea and offering legal advice to foreign airlines and domestic airlines regarding any issues related to aviation regulations; representing numerous international law firms in establishing a Foreign Legal Consultant Office and receiving approval of Foreign Legal Consultant by the Minister of Justice. In recognition of his distinguished service, Mr. Cho received a minister commended 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]
SK Magic's acquisition of start-up company AI PLUS Inc.
Acquisition of Korean Air's in-flight catering and duty-free business by Hahn & Company
SK Networks' acquisition of SK Telink's secondhand phone business
South Korea rapper/producer Zico's sale of KOZ Entertainment
Hanjin Travel Service’s Asset Purchase of Port Remote
Share Purchase between SK Networks Resources Australia Pty Ltd and Pacific Road Capital Pty Ltd
Split-off in which SG Corporation separated the Colombo Business Unit and established Colombo Korea Co., Ltd.
JC Partner’s acquisition of Air Premia
Management dispute in A and K Corporation
[International Transaction]
Advised Korean Client’s share purchase of U.S. Corporation MycoWorks, Inc.
Advised Korean Client’s share purchase of U.S. Corporation LVIS Corporation
Advised Korean Client’s share purchase of U.S. Corporation Stilt Inc.
[Aviation]
Advising the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Incheon International Airport Corporation and Korean Airport Corporation on aviation issues
Advising foreign airlines including as Air Asia(AK), Czech Airlines(OK), SilkAir(MI), LOT Polish Airlines(LO), Saudia (SV), Greater Bay Airlines(HB), WestJet Airlines(WS) on achieving the permit to operate in Korea
Advising numerous foreign and domestic airlines on aviation issues
Advising the Metal Neutral Joint Venture between Korean Airlines and Delta Airlines
Advising the Metal Neutral Joint Venture between Jeju Airlines and Eastar Airlines
Advising Clients on Drone and Urban Air Mobility Regulations
Advising Clients on private jet regulations
Advising Clients(Airline A, F, K and S) on achieving Air Carrier Licenses
Advised Gyeongsangbuk-do Province in establishing, operating an airline
Advised Clients on designated airlines regulation
Advised Clients on Open Skies Agreements, traffic rights and slots
Advised Clients on Aircraft Financing
Represented the Korean Government on Travel Bubble Agreeements
[Foreign Legal Consultant]
Representing the permit to operate and establish Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP's Korean office and the permit for members of the Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP's Korean office to be licensed as a
Representing the permit to operate and establish Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP's Korean office and the permit for members of the Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, L
Representing the permit for members of the Herbert Smith Freehills's Korean office to be licensed as an Foreign Legal Consultant and Representative
Representing the permit for members of the K&L Gates' Korean office to be licensed as an Foreign Legal Consultant
Representing the permit for members of the McDermott Will & Emery's Korean office to be licensed as an Foreign Legal Consultant
Representing the permit to operate and establish Finnegan, Henderson, White & Case LLP's Korean office and the permit for members of the Finnegan, Henderson, White & Case LLP's Korean office to be lic
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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
2012 Admitted to bar, Korea
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Languages
Korean, English. German
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)
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