Jihyo Kim, Attorney at Yeheon. "I try never to forget that clients know far more than I do. Because the client ultimately knows what happens on-site best, a lawyer must ask more questions and understand better." Attorney Jihyo Kim of Yehun explained his core work principle during an interview held on June 2 at Yehun's office in Yangjae-dong, Seoul. Having served as a public service advocate at the Korea Legal Aid Corporation and the Ministry of Justice, followed by roles at Law Firm KCL and as Senior Counsel for Samsung C&T's Construction Division, Attorney Kim joined Yehun in 2024. In The Law Times 2026 Korea Law Firm Consumer Report "Best Lawyer" survey, he earned a place on the list upon receiving recommendations from 8 corporate legal officers. Notably, while attorneys from major law firms comprised the vast majority, he received the highest evaluation among attorneys belonging to boutique law firms. 손오공릴게임추천 Below is the Q&A. Q: Survey participants cited reasons such as 'deeply understanding high-tech construction sites' and 'easy communication.' What is your most important client service principle? A: It is never forgetting that the client knows far more than I do. In any project, the client has experienced it firsthand for several years, fully aware of the business background and the project's position within the company. On the other hand, a lawyer is in a position to catch up on the situation late through a few hours of meetings or a few lawsuits. Therefore, I guard against the attitude of thinking that a lawyer knows everything. 바다이야기 공략법 Believing that the client knows best what happens on construction sites, I try to ask many questions, learn as much as possible from what the client knows, and keep pace with them. Q: How does the legal service required at construction sites differ from general legal reviews? A: An understanding of construction processes is absolutely essential. If you don't understand in which process an accident occurred, what equipment was used, or in what manner the construction was executed, it is difficult to provide proper legal services. In particular, the high-tech construction sector I have handled extensively targets advanced facilities such as semiconductor fabrication plants. In many cases, information regarding processes, designs, and layouts is not disclosed externally due to security reasons, making data acquisition challenging as well. 팡 게임 릴게임 Simply knowing the law is insufficient; one must understand the physical site to offer practical help to the client. Q: When taking on a new case, how do you grasp the facts? A: I think it's similar to the process of drawing a picture. First, drawing the big picture is important. I design the overall structure and strategy for the case first. Because financial goals are clear in construction disputes, I first contemplate how much money needs to be secured and what strategy is required to achieve that goal. After that, I examine how to utilize appraisal procedures and which aspects will become core issues in calculating construction costs. Q: What do you consider particularly crucial to understanding a case? A: Not pretending to know what you don't know.' Clients usually keep explanations brief under the assumption that the lawyer already understands. 사이다쿨 However, if you move on without actually understanding, you cannot provide accurate legal advice. I ask candidly about parts I do not know. I tell the client, 'I want to confirm whether I understood accurately,' and explain it back to them. Going through that process builds trust with the client, and subsequent work progresses much faster. Q: What habits would you recommend to junior attorneys or law school students? A: First is the habit of summarizing and re-explaining what you understood after a meeting ends. Whether it's the client or a senior attorney, what they ultimately wonder is 'Did this person understand correctly?' Even for a 1-hour meeting, summarize the content and double-check it. Reducing the other party's anxiety comes first. Second is the habit of working systematically. As the volume of cases grows, mistakes will occur unless schedules and tasks are structurally managed. 바다시즌7 Q: You wrote the motto 'Be Genuine Here and Now' on your profile. A: It is an attitude toward life as a whole, not just work. It means when meeting a client, focus on the client; when in a meeting, focus on the meeting; and when spending time with family, focus on family. Surprisingly many people converse while thinking about other things. I try to focus entirely on the person and situation facing me right now. Ultimately, I believe the greatest value a lawyer can offer a client is authenticity. Q: How do you wish to be remembered as a lawyer going forward? A: I believe the essence of being a lawyer is ultimately being 'on the client's side.' Before needing a brilliant legal scholar, what clients want is someone who will take their side. I want to be remembered as a lawyer who agonizes together from the client's perspective and fights by their side until the very end." Cho-Han-Joo, Reporter ney at Yeh