Kang Young-soo (Judicial Research and Training Institute Class 19), managing partner at Lee & Ko, was elected president of the Korea-China Law Society on the 6th. The term is two years.
In his inaugural remarks, President Kang said, "Since its establishment in 1994, the Korea-China Law Society has served as an important bridge for exchanges in legal systems and legal studies between Korea and China for the past 30-plus years," and added, "Based on the academic achievements and trust accumulated so far, we will further broaden the consensus in the fields of law and social systems in the two countries and strengthen the society's role so that practical cooperation can be achieved."
At the general meeting held that day, Ambassador Dai Bing of China to Korea congratulated President Kang on his inauguration in congratulatory remarks, saying, "As Korea-China relations enter a new phase, exchanges and cooperation in the legal field carry more significance than ever."
In addition, the Chinese Embassy in Korea conveyed that it would continue to support the activities of the Korea-China Law Society.
President Kang earned a doctorate in law from Seoul National University and served as a judge in courts of all levels for about 30 years until retiring as chief judge of the Incheon District Court in 2022. He handled trials in a variety of areas, including not only civil and criminal cases but also IT and intellectual property cases.
He is currently active as the managing partner at Lee & Ko. At the same time, he serves as the Chairperson of the Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee and the Chairperson of the Information Security Industry Dispute Mediation Committee.
The Korea-China Law Society plans to continue expanding research in legal studies and practical exchanges between Korea and China under the leadership of President Kang Young-soo.