Expanding into overseas markets and increasing international transactions are key success factors for Korea’s mid-sized companies. Yet, many continue to face challenges in addressing international legal risks and managing cross-border disputes effectively.
To support these companies, SIMC partnered with Jipyong LLC’s International Dispute Resolution Team to organize a special SME session in Seoul during the Seoul ADR Festival on October 27. The programme focused on practical strategies and solutions tailored to the needs of Korean mid-sized enterprises, including a hands-on workshop that allowed participants to directly experience international mediation—one of the most efficient and relationship-preserving forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
As global trade faces rising uncertainty, the session provided valuable insights into how SMEs can prevent and manage international disputes more effectively and cost-efficiently. The strong participation and engagement from attendees reflected the growing recognition of mediation as a flexible and commercially sensible way to resolve cross-border disputes.
SIMC is pleased to have supported this initiative and remains committed to working with partners such as Jipyong LLC to help businesses navigate international disputes and preserve long-term commercial relationships.
Here are some local media reports of the event:
| Jipyong-SIMC Holds 'International Dispute Strategy & Negotiation Workshop for Medium-sized Companies' On October 28, Jipyong Law Firm and the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) held the 'International Dispute Strategy & Negotiation Workshop for Medium-sized Companies' at the large conference room on the 26th floor of Grand Central, Jipyong's headquarters At the workshop, which was held as part of the 'Seoul ADR Festival (SAF) 2025' held from October 27th to 31st, foreign lawyer Kim Jin-hee, head of Jipyong's international dispute team, said, "In international disputes, prevention and control are more important than reactive response, and it is necessary to carefully choose and negotiate the applicable law, jurisdiction, and dispute resolution method that is favourable to the case." Subsequently, a mock international mediation was conducted under the leadership of Wee Meng Chuan, CEO of the Singapore International Coordination Centre (SIMC), and lawyer Kim Jin-hee. Participants had time to try to negotiate directly according to the pre-prepared scenario and participate in coordination. Attorney Kim Jin-hee said, "We hope that this event will be an opportunity for our companies to experience various negotiation procedures and resolution methods of international disputes, and to seek practical solutions to manage and resolve legal risks that may arise in complex international transactions more efficiently." |
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Source: Legal Times -ttps://www.legaltimes.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=89935
 | Jipyong, SIMC and International Dispute WorkshopJipyong Law Firm announced on the 31st that it held the 'International Dispute Strategy & Negotiation Workshop for Medium-sized Companies' in the large conference room on the 26th floor of Grand Central at Jipyong's headquarters on the 28th with the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC). The workshop was held as part of the Seoul ADR Festival (SAF) and was designed to discuss practical response strategies and solutions necessary for domestic companies to enter overseas markets. At the workshop, senior foreign lawyer Kim Jin-hee, head of Jipyong's international dispute team, gave a presentation on the theme of 'International Dispute Strategy of Medium-sized Companies'. Then, SIMC CEO Wee Meng Chuan and lawyer Kim conducted a mock international mediation. Attorney Kim said, "We hope that this event will be an opportunity for our companies to experience various negotiation procedures and solutions to international disputes and seek practical solutions." |
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Source: Hankyung -https://www.hankyung.com/article/202510316664i
 | Jipyong Law Firm and SIMC completed the 'International Dispute Strategy & Negotiation Workshop for Medium-sized Companies'On October 28, Jipyong Law Firm and the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) held the 'International Dispute Strategy & Negotiation Workshop for Medium-sized Companies' at the conference room on the 26th floor of the Grand Central of Jipyong's headquarters. This workshop was designed to reflect the reality of medium-sized companies with relatively insufficient international dispute response capabilities and to discuss practical response strategies and solutions for Korean companies to enter overseas markets." Starting with the opening remarks by Jipyong CEO Kim Ji-hong, senior foreign lawyer Kim Jin-hee, head of Jipyong's international dispute team, gave a speech on the theme of 'International Dispute Strategy of Medium-sized Companies', saying, "International disputes are more important than reactive response, and it is necessary to carefully choose and negotiate the applicable law, jurisdiction, and dispute resolution method that is favourable to the case." He explained. Then, in the mock international mediation led by Wee Meng Chuan, CEO of the Singapore International Coordination Centre (SIMC), and Kim Jin-hee, senior foreign lawyer, the participants had time to try to negotiate and participate in the mediation according to the pre-prepared scenario. The workshop was held as part of the 'Seoul ADR Festival (SAF) 2025', which will be held from October 27th to 31st. Jipyong participated as the festival's welcome reception sponsor, delivered a welcome speech at the official opening ceremony, and held various events such as workshops, networking, and discussions. |
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Source Joongang: - https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/25378577
