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lCC Korea-ASEAN Conference on International Arbitration

28

Apr 2026

14:00 (GMT+09:00)

18:00 (GMT+09:00)

Council Chamber, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building - B2, KCCI Building, 39, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

English

The ICC Korea–ASEAN Conference on International Arbitration will bring together practitioners, corporate counsel, and ICC experts to explore Korea’s evolving arbitration landscape and emerging trends in Korea–ASEAN disputes.

Council Chamber, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building

B2, KCCI Building, 39, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Contact: HE Vera, Deputy Director, Dispute Resolution Services.Vera.HE@iccwbo.org

13:30-14:00	Registration
14:00-14:08	Opening Remarks Dr. Donna Huang, Director, Arbitration and ADR, North Asia, ICC Dispute Resolution Services Byung-Chol (B.C.) Yoon, Chair, ICC Korea Commission on Arbitration and ADR
14:08-14:15	Welcoming Remarks Dr. Junha Kang, Director General, International Legal Affairs Department, Ministry of Justice
14:15-14:40	Keynote Speech Claudia Salomon, President, ICC International Court of Arbitration
14:40-15:00	Tea Break
15:00-16:00	Session I: Evolving Landscape of International Arbitration in Korea The session explores the evolving landscape of international arbitration in Korea, focusing on the strategic implications of selecting Seoul as a seat, managing arbitration proceedings, and the practical ways to enhance procedural efficiency. Panelists from major domestic corporations and leading law firms will examine critical issues such as the appointment of arbitrators and the impact of recent institutional updates on the efficiency of proceedings. Speakers: Sun Ah (Michelle) Park, Managing Counsel, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. Sanghoon Han, Partner, Lee & Ko Kyo-Hwa (Liz) Chung, Member, ICC Governing Body for Dispute Resolution Services; former Director, Microsoft and Netflix *Moderated by:* Byung-Chol (B.C.) Yoon, Partner, Kim & Chang; Chair, ICC Korea Commission on Arbitration and ADR Dr. Yunsoo Shin, Partner, Peter & Kim; Court Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration
16:00-17:00	Session 2: Navigating the Korea-Southeast Asia Corridor Shifting to a regional focus, the second session addresses the growing complexity of Korea-ASEAN disputes, particularly those involving parties from Singapore, India, and the broader Southeast Asian corridor. This discussion will highlight the unique cross-border challenges and emerging legal trends that define the relationship between Korean stakeholders and their ASEAN counterparts. Speakers: Jeonghye Sophie Ahn, Partner, Yulchon Hock Keng Chan, Partner, Wong Partnership Chris Mainwaring-Taylor, Senior Foreign Attorney, Bae, Kim & Lee Shruti Sabharwal, Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Moderator: Prof. Joongi Kim, Yonsei Law School; Court Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration
17:00-18:00	Reception