Rune Lee   Partner

Experience

• Shin , Hwang, Yeo & Lee (2026–present)
• Fount (Vice President/COO, 2021–2026)
• Korea Foss Securities (now Woori Investment Securities, Non-Executive Director, 2022–2024)
• Kim & Chang (2012–2021)
• SK Telecom / SK Marketing & Company (2007–2009)

Representative Activities

Awards

• Leading Lawyers / Rising Stars, Corporate and M&A (Legal Times, 2021)

Publications/Activities

• Technology Protection: A Practical Guide (co-author, Oneness Media, 2026)
• Chambers Global Practice Guides - Investing in South Korea (Co-author, Chambers and Partners, 2021)

Key Credentials

• Advised gaming company K as issuer in connection with its listing on the Korea Exchange
• Advised H Automotive Group on the acquisition of an Innovation Center in Singapore
• Advised H Automotive Group on the establishment of a joint venture in Vietnam
• Advised leading technology company G on its equity investment in a mobility company
• Advised leading technology company G on its equity investment in an edtech company
• Advised international trading company M on the sale of its equity interest in a publicly listed advanced materials company
• Advised automotive parts manufacturer M on the acquisition of a joint venture
• Advised a digital gaming company on its reinvestment and corporate restructuring
• Advised private equity firm G on the acquisition of an equity interest in a fintech company
• Advised H Group on the absorption merger of its affiliate battery manufacturer
• Advised private equity firm W on the acquisition of three baby products companies
• Advised system software company W on the disposal of its IP assets
• Advised gaming company K on the spin-off and merger of its affiliated game studio
• Advised D Group on the sale of its equity interest in an affiliate advanced materials company
• Advised F&B company B on its acquisition of a competitor
• Advised C Group on the sale of its affiliate cable broadcasting company
• Advised deep learning-based machine vision company S on its sale
• Advised private equity firm S on its acquisition of a construction materials company
• Advised car rental company J on its sale
• Advised private equity firm I on its equity investment in a shared mobility company
• Advised Japanese company D on its acquisition of a sportswear company
• Advised automotive parts company W on its sale
• Advised H Securities on its equity investment in alternative fuel company E
• Advised C Bank on the sale of its affiliate credit services company
• Advised private equity firm K on its equity investment in a real estate development company
• Advised private equity firm K on its acquisition of a construction company
• Advised A Group on the sale of its affiliate capital company
• Advised private equity firm I on its acquisition of a listed cosmetics company and related tender offer
• Advised media company A on its equity investment in an entertainment company
• Advised company E on the sale of its terminal operations business
• Advised company N on its equity investment in a game development company
• Advised private equity firm V on its acquisition of an urban mining company
• Advised private equity firm M on the sale of a savings bank
• Advised private equity firm U on its acquisition of a space-as-a-service company
• Advised private equity firm C on the sale of an industrial materials company
• Advised company M on its acquisition of a metal manufacturing company
• Advised company H on its acquisition of a construction company
• Advised D Group on the sale of its defense company
• Advised D Group on the sale of its waste heat recovery boiler business
• Advised special purpose company S on the demerger of a bank
• Advised an overseas pension fund on its co-investment in a retail company
• Advised private equity firm S on its acquisition of a power systems company
• Advised private equity firm K on its acquisition of an F&B company
• Advised private equity firm K on its acquisition of a semiconductor and display components company
• Advised company G on the demerger of its game simulator and distribution businesses
• Advised N Financial Group on its acquisition of three financial services companies
• Advised private equity firm K on the sale of a prototype solutions company
• Advised company J on its acquisition of a capital company
• Advised private equity firm A on its acquisition of a system semiconductor company
• Advised H Group on its spin-off and transition to a holding company structure
• Advised on multiple matters involving joint venture formations, corporate restructurings and shareholding reorganizations