LK Partners is pleased to announce that Partner Attorney Sang Min Lee joined the firm in 2026. Mr. Lee graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Seoul National University and obtained his veterinary license, and subsequently served as a public-service veterinarian at Anseong City Hall and the Gyeonggi Livestock Health Research Institute. He then graduated from Sungkyunkwan University Law School and passed the Korean Bar Examination to begin his legal career.

Mr. Lee has represented numerous corporate clients in civil and administrative litigation and criminal cases involving healthcare, food and pharmaceuticals, veterinary medicine, and the livestock industry. He has also handled a wide range of advisory and litigation matters for central government agencies, including the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, as well as for public institutions such as the Korea Racing Authority, the Livestock Health Control Association, national university hospitals, and regional medical centers.

He is registered with the Korean Bar Association as a Certified Specialist in Medical Law and Food and Drug Law. In recognition of his dedicated professional service, he has received commendations from the Minister of Food and Drug Safety, the Minister of the Interior and Safety, and the Chairman of the Korea Racing Authority. He has also completed the Financial Law Program at Seoul National University Law School and the Animal Healthcare CEO Program (SNU AHP) at Seoul National University College of Veterinary Medicine, continuing to expand his practical expertise in these fields.

Dual-qualified as an attorney and a licensed veterinarian, Mr. Lee is an integrated professional who provides practical, dependable legal advice and litigation representation based on his in-depth understanding of the regulatory environments and business structures of the healthcare, biotechnology, veterinary, and livestock industries — a trusted counsel for his clients.