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Gyung Won Park

Seoul

Summary

Dedicated Junior lawyer with an extensive background in litigation and legal research. Expertise in case analysis, strategic planning and negotiations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

In-House Lawyer

Coinone (Crypto Assete Exchange "Coinone")
03.2024 - Current
  • Reduced company''s legal risks by conducting thorough contract reviews and negotiations.
  • Supported company''s compliance function by providing continuous guidance and ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry-specific regulations to ensure the company remained compliant at all times.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Conducted risk assessments for new products or services, identifying potential regulatory hurdles before launch to avoid costly delays or penalties later down the line.

Korean Attorney at Law

Seoul Law Group
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Conducted thorough research on complex legal matters, resulting in well-informed decisions and winning arguments.
  • Implemented effective litigation strategies to achieve favorable results in court trials and hearings.
  • Attained positive outcomes for clients through skillful drafting of pleadings, motions, briefs, and other critical court documents.
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.

Korean Attorney at Law

IPG LEGAL
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
  • Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
  • Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
  • Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
  • Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
  • Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
  • Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.

In-House Lawyer

Oceans Inc.(Crypto Asset Exchange "Probit")
10.2022 - 04.2023

- Oceans Inc.: A crypto asset business operator that engages in the business of brokering, arranging, or acting as an agent for the sale and exchange of crypto assets (Crypto Asset Exchange "ProBit")


- Number of employees: 45 (As of December 31, 2022)


[Performed Project]


Real-name verification deposit/withdrawal account securing project:


In order to operate an exchange that allows the exchange of crypto assets and Korean won in accordance with the revised "Act On Reporting And Using Specified Financial Transaction Information", it is necessary to secure real-name verification deposit/withdrawal accounts from banks.


Therefore, a real-name verification deposit/withdrawal account securing project was conducted with a bank that had signed an NDA.


  • Corresponded to the Due Diligence from the progressing bank of the project (Checking and conveying the status and improvement of internal control measures).
  • With completion of Due Diligence from the progressing bank of the project (as of January 31, 2023), prepared of a customer confirmation letter requested by the progressing bank of the project.
  • Conducted Due Diligence on the progressing bank of the project.
  • Conducted Compliance and anti-money laundering update for the 'Business Operation Plan' submitted to the financial authorities.


[Job details]

  • Revised regulations on crypto asset listing (trading support): Revision of 46 clauses from 14 clauses by referring to regulations for listing on the Korean Stock Exchange, etc.
  • Revised listing contract and ancillary contract.
  • Revised the confidentiality agreement for information received from external members invited to the crypto asset listing committee.
  • Revised employee ethical regulations to prohibit illegal solicitation and the receipt of money or valuables.
  • Revised company terms and conditions.
  • Revised of board of directors regulations.
  • Prepared customer confirmation letter from customers who are crypto asset business operators.
  • Conducted reporting on the status of special relationships under the revised "Act On Reporting And Using Specified Financial Transaction Information" to financial authorities.
  • Reviewed whether the crypto asset issuer is a special relationship for a new crypto asset listing.
  • Reviewed the possibility of providing crypto asset-Korean won markets to foreigners.
  • Reviewed the possibility of posting crypto asset-related articles on the exchange website using web crawling technology.
  • Reviewed the criminal law issues related to wash trading on a crypto asset exchange and sending a letter requesting caution and cooperation against unfair transactions or illicit activities to the crypto asset issuers.
  • Consulted on the applicability and precautions of sending commercial information for profit-making purposes under the "Act On Promotion Of Information And Communications Network Utilization And Information Protection, etc".
  • Proceeded with a lawsuit for subrogation claim for return of crypto assets (as a defendant).

Lawyer

Lawfirm Samyang
06.2022 - 10.2022

[ Civil litigation and consulting ]

  • Performed a lawsuit for the recovery of undue gains related to trust land near Wanggil-dong, Incheon.
  • Performed a lawsuit for objection to claims related to trust land near Wanggil-dong, Incheon.
  • Provided legal advice on changes in the quarrying business registration.
  • Performed a lawsuit for the claim of termination payment related to the Yeongdeungpo Newtown project.
  • Performed a lawsuit related to the claim for insurance benefits.
  • Reviewed maintenance contract documents
  • Provided legal advice on the restoration of the railway depot site.
  • Provided legal advice on whether a corporation's excavation work for the establishment of a specialized agricultural and construction zone development project is subject to the Construction Industry Basic Act, and whether the designation and approval of the agricultural and construction zone can be cancelled for the corporation.
  • Provided legal advice on buildings that violate the Cultural Heritage Protection Act.
  • Providing legal advice on whether it is possible to take legal action against a violation of the non-appointment of a construction technology manager.

Intern

Yulchon, LLC
01.2020 - 01.2020

[On the Job Training]

  • Research and legal writing of various legal issues.
  • Drafted legal briefs and opinions for case litigation.

Education

J.D. -

HANKUK UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES LAW SCHOOL
Seoul
02.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

YONSEI UNIVERSITY
Seoul
02.2015

Skills

  • Legal writing
  • Crypto asset
  • Corporate and business legal issues (especially, about Crypto-asset)
  • Civil law
  • Criminal Law
  • Efficient researcher
  • MS Office proficient

Timeline

In-House Lawyer

Coinone (Crypto Assete Exchange "Coinone")
03.2024 - Current

Korean Attorney at Law

Seoul Law Group
11.2023 - 03.2024

Korean Attorney at Law

IPG LEGAL
05.2023 - 07.2023

In-House Lawyer

Oceans Inc.(Crypto Asset Exchange "Probit")
10.2022 - 04.2023

Lawyer

Lawfirm Samyang
06.2022 - 10.2022

Intern

Yulchon, LLC
01.2020 - 01.2020

J.D. -

HANKUK UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES LAW SCHOOL

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

YONSEI UNIVERSITY
Gyung Won Park