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AMCHAM Compliance, Legal, and Taxation Committee Meeting

DATE & TIME

Monday, September 11, 2023

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

VENUE

Conrad Seoul, Studio 4 (6 Fl.)

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Whether you are new to Korea or a seasoned expert, few experiences put the capital “T” in Terror like an unannounced, early morning visit from a large team of investigators. Without a solid understanding of what to expect and sufficient advance preparation, unfortunate surprises could result, including local regulatory challenges, public relations nightmares, and a lack of confidence in local leaders.

Come join us on September 11th, as we share experiences and best practices in preparing for and effectively managing onsite investigations.

Detail

TOPIC	On-site Inspections & Dawn Raids: Trends & Tips from the Battlefront
COST	KRW 111,000 for members KRW 111,000 for non-members (My company is an AMCHAM member) KRW 131,000 for non-members
RSVP/ PAYMENT BY	Noon, Thursday, September 07, 2023 * No refunds or cancellations after this date and time. * Please complete registration in advance. No walk-ins or payments accepted at the door. * 2 complimentary admission for Founding Partners. * Complimentary Parking Available. (Valet parking NOT included.)

About the Speaker

Jeremy Everett, Tax Partner, Yulchon LLC

Topic : Taxation

Jeremy Everett is a tax partner in Yulchon’s International Tax Team. He has lived in Korea for 29 years and has been advising foreign and Korean companies on tax matters since 1994. Jeremy has extensive experience assisting a wide range of industrial and financial service clients with tax audits & dispute resolution, mergers & acquisitions, and tax planning and effective tax rate optimization. He has not only played the role of tax advisor but has also led two of the largest corporate tax departments in Korea. Jeremy was the first foreigner to serve as the global tax head for a Korean conglomerate (Doosan Group) and also formed and led GE’s tax team in Korea. Jeremy currently serves as Co-chair of the AMCHAM Taxation Committee and also served from 2004-2011. He founded AMCHAM’s CFO committee and served as Co-chair from 2015-2022.

Young Min Kang, Partner, Yoon & Yang LLC

Topic : Anti-trust/Fair Trade Law (KFTC)

Young Min Kang is a partner and deputy chair of Yoon & Yang’s Antitrust & Competition practice group. He has advised both Korean and multinational companies from various industries on antitrust matters. His main practice areas include cartels, merger filings, abuse of market dominance, unfair trade practices, unfair affiliate transactions, regulation on conglomerates, subcontracting, distribution, and antitrust & competition compliance. Young Min has represented numerous companies in government investigations, including on-site dawn raids. Asialaw named him a Rising Star in the Competition/antitrust practice area in South Korea for 2022-2023. Young Min has also co-authored the Korean chapter of Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide on Merger Control for the past five consecutive years. He is a member of the Korean Bar Association.

Julie Rho, Senior Counsel, Philip Morris Korea

Topic : Inhouse Practice

Julie Rho is the Senior Counsel of Phillip Morris Korea Inc. since July 2021. In addition to advising matters related to tobacco laws and regulations, she covers a wide range of practices including anti-trust, tax, labor, environment, health, safety and litigation. Julie has been advising internal clients from Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, etc. at Philip Morris. She has actively represented and supported colleagues in several on-site investigations. Before joining Philip Morris Korea Inc., she worked as external counsel at Kim & Chang for about 10 years. Julie is a member of the Korean Bar Association.