Jung Min-ho has worked as a staff writer at The Korea Times since 2012, mostly covering social and political issues. He currently belongs to the Politics & City Desk where he covers topics such as health, labor and human rights. Prior to joining the team, he was responsible for covering North Korea and sports. His article about a biosecurity breach of Middle East respiratory syndrome won him an award from the Korea Science Journalists Association in 2016. He is also the co-author of the book, "Medical Pioneers of Korea" (2019). He served as the head of the international relations committee at the Journalists Association of Korea from 2021 to 2023.
HMP Law to strengthen global network at IBA conference
HMP lawyers talk with visitors at Suji's Deli ― the firm's temporary PR booth ― during the International Bar Association's annual conference at the Convention and Exhibition Center in southern Seoul, Wednesday. Courtesy of HMP Law
By Jung Min-ho
By Jung Min-ho
HMP Law, a major law firm in Korea, said Wednesday that the International Bar Association's (IBA) annual conference in Seoul is a great opportunity to strengthen global networks and it will make the most of it.
About 20 lawyers, including Park Sang-il (IBA's Host Committee member) and Lim Hye-yeon (IBA's Organizing Committee member), will represent the law firm at the world's largest and most prestigious international meeting of legal professionals.
During the event (Sept. 23-27), HMP lawyers will use Suji's Deli as their temporary PR booth and be there from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily to welcome visitors.
“HMP Law has built its reputation as one of the most trusted Korean law firms in the field of international businesses,” Park Kyun-je, a partner at HMP Law, said. “I hope the law firm will strengthen its global competitiveness through this conference.”
Hwang Ju-myung, a former judge, established HMP Law in 1993 with 10 other lawyers. It has since grown into one the country's largest law firms.