Sijin Jung
Partner |
Corporate (M&A) · Maritime · Seafarers · Medical · Criminal
Sijin Jung is a partner attorney who has built a strong practice in maritime and seafarer law and medical disputes, and who has more recently expanded his work into corporate advisory and domestic and cross-border M&A, providing clients with an integrated legal service.
He has handled numerous matters requiring specialized expertise and prompt judgment, including vessel casualties, maritime labor disputes, cases under the Seafarers Act and maritime legislation, medical accidents, and violations of medical regulations. He also advises shipping, logistics, and manufacturing companies on cross-border transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, share transfers, joint ventures, foreign-investment filings, and transaction structuring.
Because maritime, medical, and corporate matters all require a close understanding of facts together with technical and financial context, he analyzes disputes and transactions multidimensionally and develops practical response strategies through systematic review of contracts, financial records, and technical materials. This enables him to minimize risk and secure transactional stability in matters where criminal, civil, and administrative issues overlap, as well as in cross-border corporate transactions.
He is regarded as a trusted partner in high-stakes disputes and major corporate decision-making, combining calm judgment with steady responsiveness even in crisis situations.
Sijin Jung , Attorney-at-Law
Partner | Corporate & M&A • Maritime • Seafarers • Medical • Criminal Law
Attorney Sijin Jung is a partner lawyer who has built strong expertise primarily in maritime and seafarer-related legal matters and medical dispute resolution. In recent years, he has further expanded his practice to include corporate law and domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, providing comprehensive and integrated legal services to his clients.
He has handled numerous matters requiring a high level of specialization and swift judgment, including vessel casualties, maritime employment and labor disputes, cases under the Seafarers Act and maritime law, as well as medical malpractice and violations of medical regulations. In addition, he advises shipping, logistics, and manufacturing companies on cross-border corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, share transfers, joint ventures, foreign direct investment (FDI) filings, and transaction structuring.
As the fields of maritime law, medical disputes, and corporate law all demand a precise understanding of facts combined with technical and financial insight, Attorney Jung conducts in-depth, multidimensional analyzes of both disputes and transactions. He systematically reviews contracts, financial documents, and technical materials to develop practical, execution-oriented legal strategies. Through this approach, he effectively addresses matters involving overlapping criminal, civil, and administrative liabilities, while also minimizing risk and ensuring transaction stability in corporate deals where domestic and foreign legal regimes intersect.
With unwavering responsiveness and clear, disciplined legal judgment even in times of crisis, Attorney Jung is widely regarded as a trusted legal partner in high-stakes disputes and critical corporate decision-making processes.

Experience
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Hanjin Shipping, Legal & Insurance Team
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Hyunseung Law Firm
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Bugang Law Firm
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Osung Joint Law Office
Education
Geoje Haeseong High School
Graduated from the School of Law, Kyung Hee University
Graduated from Pusan National University Law School
Key Practice Areas
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Corporate Law (M&A), Maritime, Seafarers, Finance, Medical, Criminal Law
Additional Information
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Languages: Korean / English
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Qualifications: International Trade Specialist, Trade English, and Licensed Insurance Planner
Professional Activities
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Adjunct Professor of Commercial Law, Kyungsung University
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Litigation Support Attorney, Korea Consumer Agency
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Patient Advocate, Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency
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Advisory Counsel, Kyung Hee University Busan Alumni Association
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Member, Osiria Tourism Complex Investment Attraction Review Committee
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Advocate, Maritime Safety Tribunal
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Member, Citizen Participation Committee for Operations of Busan Medical Center
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Member, Information Disclosure Review Committee, Suyeong-gu Office, Busan
Representative Matters
M&A advisory for a Busan-based underwater construction company
M&A advisory for a Busan-based marine supplies company
Application for mediation by the National Contract Dispute Mediation Committee
Domestic shipping company violation of the Ship Safety Act
Negligent Homicide Case of a Deep-Sea Fishing Vessel Captain
P&I Seamen's Act Accident Compensation Claim Case
Underwater construction company violation of the Marine Environment Management Act
Medical malpractice lawsuits in orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, plastic surgery, etc.
Legal advice, including consultation on agreements related to business expense loans and interim payment loans from financial institutions
Lawsuit for the return of unjust enrichment by K Insurance Company, etc.
H Bank Trust Eviction Lawsuit