Ho-Joong JANG

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Ho-Joong Jang primarily handles criminal cases, corporate advisory, digital forensics, and tax and customs matters at HwaHyun.

He began his career as a prosecutor at the Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office in 1995, and held various high-level positions, including Chief Prosecutor at the Busan District Prosecutors’ Office and Chief Prosecutor at the Jeonju District Prosecutors’ Office, before retiring in 2019.

During his 26 years in the prosecution service and the Ministry of Justice, he handled a wide range of cases and responsibilities with creativity and diligence. His work included investigations into corporate crimes, antitrust issues, intellectual property rights, tax and customs violations, violent crimes, and public safety offenses. Additionally, he was involved in overseeing the duties of legal and prosecution staff nationwide and participated in the revision of criminal procedure laws, prosecutor disciplinary laws, and various regulations related to the prosecution service.

Before joining HwaHyun as a partner in 2024, he ran a corporate management consulting firm that combined digital forensics with accounting analysis to preemptively address or investigate corporate risks such as embezzlement, breach of trust, and antitrust violations. He also published a book on customs law while pursuing a Ph.D. at the Graduate School of Taxation, University of Seoul.

Drawing on his extensive experience as a prosecutor, his background in corporate consulting, and his academic research, he strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Ho-Joong Jang primarily handles criminal cases, corporate advisory, digital forensics, and tax and customs matters at HwaHyun.

He began his career as a prosecutor at the Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office in 1995, and held various high-level positions, including Chief Prosecutor at the Busan District Prosecutors’ Office and Chief Prosecutor at the Jeonju District Prosecutors’ Office, before retiring in 2019.

During his 26 years in the prosecution service and the Ministry of Justice, he handled a wide range of cases and responsibilities with creativity and diligence. His work included investigations into corporate crimes, antitrust issues, intellectual property rights, tax and customs violations, violent crimes, and public safety offenses. Additionally, he was involved in overseeing the duties of legal and prosecution staff nationwide and participated in the revision of criminal procedure laws, prosecutor disciplinary laws, and various regulations related to the prosecution service.

Before joining HwaHyun as a partner in 2024, he ran a corporate management consulting firm that combined digital forensics with accounting analysis to preemptively address or investigate corporate risks such as embezzlement, breach of trust, and antitrust violations. He also published a book on customs law while pursuing a Ph.D. at the Graduate School of Taxation, University of Seoul.

Drawing on his extensive experience as a prosecutor, his background in corporate consulting, and his academic research, he strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Professional Experiences

  • Partner, HwaHyun (June 2024-Present)
  • CEO and Attorney, Transparency Management Research Institute (July 2022-May 2024)
  • Chief Prosecutor, Busan District Prosecutors' Office (2017)
  • Chief Prosecutor, Jeonju District Prosecutors' Office (2015)
  • Chief Prosecutor, Ansan Branch, Suwon District Prosecutors' Office (2015)
  • Prosecutor, Seoul High Prosecutors' Office (Seconded to National Intelligence Service Inspection Office) (2013)
  • Inspector, Ministry of Justice (2012)
  • Chief Prosecutor, Gangneung Branch, Chuncheon District Prosecutors' Office (2011)
  • Senior Prosecutor, Criminal Division 2, Busan District Prosecutors' Office (Specializing in Violent Crimes and Maritime Affairs) (2010)
  • Senior Prosecutor, Criminal Division 6, Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office (Specializing in Antitrust and Intellectual Property Rights) (2009)
  • Director, Policy Planning Division, Supreme Prosecutors' Office (2009)
  • Director, Information and Communication Division, Supreme Prosecutors' Office (2008)
  • Chief Prosecutor, Andong Branch, Daegu District Prosecutors' Office (2007)
  • Research Fellow, Supreme Prosecutors' Office (Inspection Division) (2005)
  • Deputy Senior Prosecutor, Incheon District Prosecutors' Office (Specializing in Public Security and Foreign Affairs) (2004)
  • Prosecutor, Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office (2003)
  • Prosecutor, Planning and Management Office, Ministry of Justice (2001)
  • Prosecutor, Busan District Prosecutors' Office (1999)
  • Prosecutor, Gyeongju Branch, Daegu District Prosecutors' Office (Specializing in Environmental and Violent Crimes) (1997)
  • Prosecutor, Western Branch, Seoul District Prosecutors' Office (1995)

Activities

  • Legal Advisor, Seoul Metropolitan Government (2023-Present)
  • Member, Korean Tax Association and Korean Trade and Commerce Association (2024-Present)

Selected Work

  • Management Consulting for H Group and its Subsidiaries
  • Defense Counsel for the Chairman of Company M in a Bribery Case

Publications

  • Major Issues and Cases in Customs Law (Park Young Sa, 2024)
  • A Comparative Study of the Prosecutorial Systems of the United States and South Korea (2001)

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