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    South Korea's is a high-income economy, the most industrialised member country of the OECD, and is quickly becoming an important market for investors in Asia. Home to a number of the world's largest industrial companies, it is also a significant exporter of goods and a major foreign investor. 

    Working closely with our Korean associated firm, DR&AJU International Law Group, we provide a full legal service to international clients doing business in Korea and to Korean clients working in many of the world's most vibrant markets. Our team is knowledgeable and sensitive to the cultural and social nuances vital to success. 

    Our European Korea desk is in Frankfurt, home to the largest Korean community in Europe and widely regarded as the business hub for German and European headquarters of major Korean companies. We have strong ties to the Korean business community, have legal experts fluent in Korean, and offer a one-stop-shop for Korean corporations by advising on a full range of legal matters in many different sectors.

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