Hyoung Woo Kwon Attorney-at-Law

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Education
Experience
Qualifications
Representative Cases
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Practice Areas
  • Corporate Law
  • Insurance
  • General Litigation
  • Criminal Defense in Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Cases
Profile

Hyoung Woo Kwon is an attorney at LK PARTNERS, where he oversees a wide range of criminal defense matters. His practice focuses on both general criminal litigation and specialized medical and pharmaceutical crime cases, including violations of the Medical Service Act, rebate-related offenses, violations of the Narcotics Control Act, and medical malpractice (professional negligence resulting in death). He has successfully defended numerous healthcare professionals, medical institutions, and pharmaceutical companies.

Mr. Kwon has also achieved outstanding results in complex civil and family litigation, such as inheritance disputes (successfully defending an heir accused of pre-receiving a gift, resulting in no compulsory share payment), lease disputes (defending a landlord to prevent the payment of goodwill compensation), and divorce and custody cases (securing paternal custody in favor of the father, contrary to conventional outcomes). His track record demonstrates a strong command of both litigation strategy and courtroom advocacy.

Mr. Kwon graduated from Korea University, College of Law, passed the 42nd Korean Bar Examination, and completed the 32nd Judicial Research and Training Institute. He also completed an international trade law course at Columbia University and the 20th Advanced Insolvency Law Program at Seoul National University, earning top honors. His academic and professional background reflects both international perspective and technical legal depth.

Education
  • Dongcheon High School, Busan (1990)
  • Korea University, LL.B. (1994)
  • Columbia University, Course in International Trade Law (2002)
  • Graduated from the 32nd Judicial Research and Training Institute (2003)
  • Seoul National University, Advanced Legal Studies Program in Insolvency Law (2005, Award of Excellence)
Experience
  • Attorney, LK PARTNERS (2012–Present)
  • Member, Seoul Metropolitan Government Second Personnel Committee (Former)
  • Lecturer, Presidential Security Service Training Institute (2019–Present)
Qualifications
  • Attorney-at-Law, Republic of Korea (42nd Korean Bar Examination, 2000)
Representative Cases
  • Defended numerous cases involving violations of the Medical Service Act, rebate offenses, violations of the Narcotics Control Act, and medical malpractice (professional negligence resulting in death)
  • Defense counsel in fraud and embezzlement cases involving medical corporations
  • Defense in stalking crimes
  • Defense in bribery cases involving reconstruction association executives
  • Defense in Improper Solicitation and Graft Act (Anti-Graft Law) cases involving public officials and professors
  • Defense in Medical Service Act violations related to foreign patient solicitation
  • Defense in violations of the Forestry Resources Management Act
  • Defense in defamation, fraud, perjury, and traffic offense cases
  • Represented clients in injunctions against broadcasting and shareholder meetings
  • Represented clients in tax litigation (capital gains and comprehensive income tax assessments) and administrative cases (revocation of zoning denials)
  • Represented clients in real estate disputes, including eviction, co-ownership partition, and goodwill compensation cases
  • Represented clients in family law matters, including divorce, property division, custody, inheritance, and adultery-related damages
  • Handled numerous civil suits involving loan repayment, damages, unjust enrichment, and fraudulent conveyance
  • Advised Korea Institute of Occupational & Environmental Health on broadcasting injunction issues
  • Reviewed numerous contracts including agency, outsourcing, and franchise agreements
  • Provided corporate advisory on shareholder agreements, capital increases, and stock pledge issues
  • Provided tax advisory on acquisition and income tax disputes
  • Advised on workplace harassment and employment-related compliance
  • Advised lease guarantee companies, bankruptcy estates, and HUG (Housing & Urban Guarantee Corporation)
Languages
  • Korean
  • English
Publications
  • The Legal Status of Tax Claims in Bankruptcy Proceedings (2005)
  • Rights and Duties of Security Officers: Subjects and Scope of Protection (2019)

Recent Works

Medical Malpractice Damages Lawsuit | Plaintiff’s Claim Dismissed Due to Difficulty in Establishing Medical Negligence

Medical Malpractice Damages Lawsuit | Plaintiff’s Claim Dismissed Due to Difficulty in Establishing Medical NegligenceIn a medical malpractice damages lawsuit handled by LK Partners, the court dismissed the plaintiff’s claims, finding it difficult to conclude that the defendant hospital and its medical staff committed any negligence in the course of treatment. This case underscores the importance of the standards for determining medical negligence and the burden of proving a causal link between alleged negligence and residual disability in medical disputes.Case Overview The patient underwent a cervical ultrasound examination and biopsy at a hospital and was diagnosed with a suspected brachial plexus tumor. During the subsequent surgical procedure, nerve damage occurred, leaving the patient with residual impairments such as motor dysfunction. The patient then filed a claim for damages against the hospital. Plaintiff’s (Patient’s) Arguments The hospital failed to establish an accurate treatment plan prior to surgery and excessively resected the tumor, thereby causing damage to the brachial plexus. Postoperative follow-up care was inadequate, and the hospital did not sufficiently explain the risk of nerve injury and the possibility of residual disability.Accordingly, the patient argued that the hospital should be held liable for damages resulting from medical negligence.Defendant’s (Hospital’s) Arguments Given the circumstances at the time, the chosen surgical method was the most reasonable and appropriate treatment option. Nerve damage was unavoidable in the process of tumor removal, and the medical staff fulfilled their duty of care to protect the patient during surgery.The patient’s residual symptoms fell within the scope of known complications and could not be attributed to negligence. Court’s Ruling The court held as follows: In light of the medical standards at the time the treatment plan was established, the patient’s condition, and the examination results, the hospital’s choice of treatment fell within a reasonable range.The nerve damage and resulting residual disability constituted complications rather than negligence.There was insufficient evidence to conclude that the hospital breached its duty of care; therefore, the plaintiff’s claims were dismissed.Significance of the Decision This ruling demonstrates that medical negligence cannot be established solely on the basis of an unfavorable treatment outcome. Courts assess negligence by examining whether medical professionals formulated and implemented a reasonable and appropriate treatment plan under the circumstances at the time.Even where a patient suffers residual disability, if such outcomes fall within the category of foreseeable complications, medical negligence may not be recognized.LK Partners’ Commentary In medical malpractice and damages claims, the key issues are whether the duty of care was fulfilled during treatment and whether a causal relationship between the alleged negligence and the damage can be established.A proper legal response requires thorough examination of: whether the medical judgment was appropriate under the standards prevailing at the time,whether the patient’s outcome constitutes a complication or damage caused by negligence, andwhether the duty to explain risks and alternatives was adequately discharged. Medical Malpractice and Medical Dispute Consultation If you are experiencing difficulties related to a medical malpractice damages claim or a medical dispute, we recommend consulting with the medical litigation specialists at LK Partners. With extensive experience and professional expertise, we provide case-specific, optimal legal solutions.

2025.11.19

LKP News

LK Partners Converts to a Limited Liability Law Firm (Yuhan)

LK Partners has received approval from the Ministry of Justice to convert its organizational structure into a limited liability law firm (Yuhan).This conversion was undertaken to establish an organizational framework comparable to that of a top-tier law firm and to further strengthen management transparency and institutional stability.Through the transition to a limited liability structure, LK Partners has implemented an internal governance system that enables attorneys in each practice area to make decisions more efficiently and independently. The firm has also secured a more robust foundation for the systematic management of large-scale matters and the effective distribution of legal and operational risk. In addition, by ensuring accounting transparency in line with external audit standards, LK Partners is now better positioned to provide trust-based legal services that meet the expectations of both domestic and international corporate clients.Alongside the organizational transition, the firm has completed a full renewal of its website. Under the slogan “Next Law Firm of Korea,” the revamped site enhances accessibility and information delivery while reflecting a simplified structure designed to provide a more intuitive user experience.Going forward, LK Partners will continue to strengthen its expertise and sense of responsibility, delivering optimal legal services across a broad range of practice areas, including healthcare, real estate, finance, corporate law, fair trade, intellectual property, tax, and customs. As a comprehensive legal partner, the firm remains committed to earning and maintaining the trust of its clients through continuous growth and development.

2025.11.24