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Hwawoo hires ex-FTC lawyer Lee Gi-seong to bolster antitrust practice

14 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

14 August 2026

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regulatory

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South Korea

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Read at biz.chosun.com →

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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Hwawoo LLC hired attorney Lee Gi-seong, a former Korea Fair Trade Commission investigator with extensive experience in antitrust and subcontracting law, to strengthen its antitrust practice and compliance advisory services in South Korea.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must prepare for tighter antitrust enforcement in South Korea as Hwawoo positions itself with insider expertise to lead on subcontracting disputes and AI platform compliance. This hire signals rising scrutiny and opportunities in competition law advisory where you can step in early.

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1 source · 14 Aug 2026

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