Broadcasting & Telecommunications

Our specialists have amassed a wealth of experience in all areas of broadcasting and telecommunications law, including regulatory advice, personal information protection, e-commerce, broadcasting policy proposals, as well as providing advice to the Korea Communications Commission and representing our clients in civil and administrative litigation spheres. The rapid development of the online industry over the past decade means that exceptional legal advice not only necessitates utmost expertise in broadcasting and telecommunications regulations, but also demands our industry experts to collaborate closely with specialists in other fields such as antitrust, intellectual property and personal information protection, etc. HMP Law provides the following services based on the know-how and professionalism which we have accumulated over decades.

◆ General advice on the broadcasting industry, covering ground wave, cable, satellite, internet protocol television (IPTV), PP, etc.
◆ Advice on broadcasting policies
◆ Regulatory advice related to the broadcasting and telecommunications sector
◆ Advice on Korea Communications Commission matters
◆ Representation in KCC investigations, determinations and litigation matters and related civil & administrative cases
◆ Provision of industry advice to facilities-based and specific telecommunications businesses
◆ Advice on online transactions, disputes on content distribution and personal information protection, etc.
◆ Preparation and review of various broadcasting agreements in the entertainment industry

The Lawyer in Charge

Key Performance

  • Regularly advise the KCC on policy issues and submit proposals

  • Advised a large home-shopping company in broadcasting on the open market

  • Represented the KCC in a claim against comprehensive programming channels

  • Advised on the merger of PCS mobile communications companies

  • Advised an American media network company in the establishment of a branch and in general operations

  • Advised regional value-added common carriers on equipment expense matters

  • Advised on the establishment of backbone networks

  • Advised large conglomerates on software licensing issues

  • Provided contract advice for Korean, U.S., and Taiwanese telecommunications companies

  • Representation in related litigation matters including preliminary injunction claims, etc.