Your Trusted Partner for Business Success in South Korea
Dezan Shira & Associates supports clients in South Korea through a long-standing collaboration with a trusted local advisory firm under our Asian Alliance. This partnership allows us to connect clients with on-the-ground expertise in legal, tax, and regulatory matters, while coordinating cross-border solutions for expansion into China, ASEAN, and India. South Korea plays a key role in regional investment and trade, particularly in high-tech manufacturing, consumer goods, and outbound investment. Together with our Korean partner, we help ensure that clients benefit from a seamless experience, aligned service standards, and coordinated execution across Asia’s major markets.
Regional Contact
South Korea
Dezan Shira Asian Alliance Member in South Korea
Lee & Ko
Hanjin Building 63 Namdaemun-ro,
Jung-gu, Seoul 04532,
South Korea
Market Overview
South Korea is one of the world’s most advanced economies, known for its global leadership in semiconductors, consumer electronics, shipbuilding, and automotive manufacturing. Korean firms are active investors across Asia and increasingly play a central role in shaping regional supply chains and digital platforms. As Korea expands its investment footprint, cross-border planning, risk management, and regulatory coordination become critical. Our regional team works with Korean and Korea-facing clients to connect strategy with operational outcomes across the Asia-Pacific.
South Korea maintains an open and investor-friendly policy framework, with consistent legal protections and modern infrastructure. It is a member of the OECD, a party to multiple FTAs—including with China, ASEAN, and the EU—and operates under a transparent, rules-based system. Foreign investors benefit from clear dispute resolution channels and robust IP protection. Through our local partner, we support clients navigating entry, tax, and legal systems, and ensure coordinated compliance with Korean and foreign reporting requirements.
Despite a strong business environment, Korea’s regulatory landscape is known for frequent changes, high documentation standards, and administrative intensity. Businesses must navigate evolving rules in data privacy, ESG, labor, and tax, while aligning with national development priorities. Working through our Korean partner, we help clients manage reporting, maintain good standing, and meet local expectations while aligning group-wide policies across jurisdictions.
As Korean firms expand into Southeast Asia and South Asia, integrated regional planning has become essential. Whether investing in greenfield projects, restructuring supply chains, or setting up treasury functions, clients require cohesive advisory across markets. Through the Asian Alliance, we connect Korean investors with coordinated support across China, India, Vietnam, and beyond—offering the continuity and regional understanding necessary to succeed in cross-border operations.
How We Can Help
Our South Korea team provides end-to-end support for foreign companies navigating the local market—whether you are entering for the first time or scaling existing operations.
Backed by multidisciplinary expertise, we deliver integrated solutions across corporate establishment, compliance, advisory, and growth planning. With deep local knowledge and a regional outlook, we help businesses operate confidently and competitively in South Korea’s complex, fast-evolving regulatory landscape.
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More About Our South Korea Business
To support companies investing and operating in Asia, Dezan Shira & Associates provides expert advisory and corporate services, backed by over 30 years of experience. Through our integrated platform of specialists, thought leaders, and local teams, we deliver market intelligence, strategic insight, and hands-on support across South Korea.
Our Clients
Since 1992, Dezan Shira & Associates has grown from a small consulting practice to a trusted partner for multinationals, SMEs, and entrepreneurs navigating Asia’s business environment.
Careers
Our team reflects the diversity and drive behind our success in South Korea. We offer opportunities to grow professionally in a cross-border, multi-disciplinary advisory environment.
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We provide expert advisory and corporate services across Asia, guiding businesses through complex markets and regulations.