Yonghee was born in Korea and grew up in a multicultural environment in Jakarta, Indonesia. He completed his secondary education at an international school where he graduated as a member of National Honor Society, and returned to Korea to pursue his studies in law. He obtained his LL.B. and LL.M. from Seoul National University.

With his innate curiosity and keen interest in different cultures, Yonghee enjoyed traveling to different parts of the world and learning new languages such as English, Japanese, Indonesian, Chinese, and French. During his career as a prosecutor, he went to the United States to further expand his professional experience. He obtained his LL.M. from Columbia Law School and was admitted to practice in New York in 2018.

His exposure to multicultural environment from early childhood not only broadened his cultural horizon but also enabled him to gain interpersonal skills, embrace diversity, and look at things from a different perspective.

Yonghee is currently a partner attorney at Jeong Hyang Law Corporation, and is one of the distinguished attorneys with extensive experience in criminal justice system. Prior to joining Jeong Hyang Law Corporation, he served as a public prosecutor for 7 years during which he has received numerous best practices recognitions in criminal investigation, intelligence gathering, and court trial. He was also appointed to attend international conferences and meetings to represent Republic of Korea such as the 17th Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime (SOMTC) in Laos (2017) and Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) & OECD Working Group on Bribery (WGB) in International Business Transactions Ad hoc joint assessment consultation in Greece (2019).

As a former prosecutor, Yonghee has a competitive advantage of understanding of the legal system from both sides of the courtroom. He has a comprehensive understanding of the entire trial process, how evidence is collected, and how charges are determined. He brings his extensive courtroom litigation experience and criminal defense skills to protect the rights of his clients throughout the legal process and to ensure best possible outcome.

Facing any kind of criminal charges or getting involved in a legal dispute can be incredibly stressful, and language barriers can often limit access to general information and necessary legal advice. If you break a law while you are in another country, you are subject to laws and regulations of that country.

Don’t let language barriers stand in the way during what may be the most challenging time of your life. Whether you have done something wrong or have been unjustly accused while you are not in a country of your own, you need more than a skilled and experienced defense attorney. You need someone who will closely guide you through the criminal justice process, advocate your rights, and take time to fully communicate with you for any questions and concerns you may have.

Yonghee is a bilingual attorney who provides legal advice and representation for non-Koreans – visitors and residents including USFK – facing legal issues in Korea, delivering results for his clients at every stage of litigation. Yonghee and his team communicate directly with the clients in English about the case and legal proceedings and eliminate any concerns over meanings being misconstrued.