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Sungsoo Song

Sungsoo Song Partner

Attorney Sungsoo Song graduated with honors from the Korea National Police University. During his 13-year tenure with the police force, he built exceptional expertise across major investigative units, including economic crimes, sexual offenses, school violence, traffic accidents, and missing persons cases. Having served in key positions such as the National Security Office of the Presidential Office, Legal Affairs Officer at the National Police Agency’s Planning and Coordination Office, and Planning and Intelligence Team Leader at the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency, he is recognized as a legal expert with a multifaceted perspective on the national criminal justice system.
Formerly a member of the Criminal Defense Group at Kim & Chang Law Firm, Attorney Song has successfully advised on various high-stakes matters, including economic and anti-corruption crimes, corporate control disputes, entertainment industry disputes involving celebrities and agencies, trade secrets, intellectual property, and general criminal cases. In particular, since the enforcement of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, he has built extensive capabilities in corporate risk management. He provides comprehensive strategic consulting for clients across various industries, covering everything from establishing compliance systems for accident prevention to handling civil and criminal litigation following an occurrence.

Education / Qualification

  • 2022Admitted to the Korean Bar (11th Attorney Bar Exam)
  • 2022Graduate School of Law, Kyungpook National University (J.D., Salutatorian)
  • 2011Political Science, Seoul National University (Completed Coursework, LL.M.)
  • 2009College of Law, Korean National Police University 

Career

  • 2026~PresentGAON Law Group
  • 2024~2026Lin Law Group 
  • 2022~2024Kim & Chang Law Firm
  • 2020~2021Daegu Metropolitan Police Agency, Gangbuk Police Station, Head of Female and Juvenile Crime Investigation Team, Head of Traffic Crime Investigation Team, Head of Missing Persons Investigation Team, Criminal Affairs Division 
  • 2018~2020Busan Metropolitan Police Agency, Geumjeong Police Station, Field Supervisor / 112 Situation Team Leader / Patrol Team Leader
  • 2018National Security Office, Office of the President (Dispatched)
  • 2017~2018Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency, Changwon Seobu Police Station, Chief of Intelligence Section, Intelligence Division 
  • 2016~2017Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency, Intelligence Division, Head of Strategic Intelligence Team, Intelligence Section 2 
  • 2014~2016National Police Agency, Legal Affairs Division, Planning and Coordination Office 
  • 2013~2014Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, Seocho Police Station, Economic Crime Investigation Team, Intelligence Crime Investigation Division 
  • 2011~2013Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency, Changwon Jungbu Police Station, Security and Traffic Division 
  • 2009~2011Korean National Police University, Office of Academic Affairs

Field of Practice

  • Corporate Criminal Defense (White-Collar Crime)
  • Serious Accidents (Industrial/Workplace Fatalities)
  • Trade Secrets & Intellectual Property
  • General Criminal Defense (including Sexual Offenses and Traffic Crimes)
  • Anti-Corruption & Compliance

Key Experiences

  • Obtained "No Charge" (Dismissal) on all counts of embezzlement and breach of trust involving tens of millions of dollars in a management dispute of a KOSPI/KOSDAQ-listed company owner.
  • Represented a famous idol group in a trade secret infringement case; successfully identified and secured criminal punishment for anonymous perpetrators.
  • Defended an influencer in a fatal DUI accident; successfully secured the dismissal of the arrest warrant at the pre-arrest warrant hearing.
  • Took strong legal action against malicious false rumors and defamation targeting a famous girl group (Resolved prior to filing a formal complaint).
  • Defended clients under investigation for special sexual assault; secured dismissal of arrest warrants for all individuals by identifying procedural flaws in the investigation at the pre-arrest hearing.
  • Successfully closed a pre-charge investigation (No Charge) for a high-ranking conglomerate executive accused of commercial bribery after a year of intensive defense.
  • Successfully lifted exit bans and travel suspensions for a conglomerate chairman and a foreign executive of a leading global construction company.
  • Represented a victim in a "mutual school violence" case at a Gangnam-gu middle school; successfully defended against false accusations (No action taken against the client) and secured severe disciplinary measures for the perpetrator.
  • Represented the bereaved family in a serious industrial accident; successfully negotiated a settlement with the liable corporation.
  • Represented a victim of sexual crimes involving digital extortion; secured punishment for the perpetrator and managed the settlement process.
  • Represented a foreign executive of a global firm in a sexual offense case in Korea; successfully mediated a settlement and obtained a "Suspension of Prosecution."
  • Successfully defended executives of a major investment advisory firm in an $6 million "investment leading room" fraud case, resulting in No Charges.
  • Secured a "Non-indictment (No Case)" for a famous celebrity in an investment fraud case valued at $22 million.
  • Secured a suspended sentence (Probation) for a client with three prior DUI convictions through meticulous legal defense.
  • Provided legal advisory on criminal complaints and disputes between members of a famous idol group and their management agency.
  • Provided strategic legal advisory to a global top-tier bridge engineering firm regarding a serious industrial accident.
  • Successfully closed the case with "No Charges" for a major construction company involved in the LH reinforcement deficiency scandal.
  • Advised a top-tier educational firm on handling malicious protests, successfully resulting in the forced termination of protests and criminal punishment.
  • Provided legal advisory to a famous influencer regarding contract disputes and intellectual property rights. Represented a client in a criminal complaint against malicious copyright infringement via Telegram; successfully identified anonymous perpetrators.
  • Secured the release of a detained foreign national charged with violating the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act through a successful bail application.
  • Acted as legal counsel in filing criminal complaints for embezzlement, breach of trust, and trade secret infringement within public and private corporations.
  • Provided legal advisory to Korea's largest food group regarding the response to a serious industrial accident at a bakery manufacturing facility.
  • 19F, Keungil-Tower,
    223 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu,
    Seoul, 06142
    Tel 82-2-3446-5410
    Fax 82-2-3446-5700

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