As ethical business practices and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management continue to grow in importance, May H. KIM, Managing Attorney at Suhn Law Group, delivered an in-depth lecture organized by Hunet, Korea’s leading corporate education platform. The session focused on key regulatory trends and practical strategies that organizations can apply directly in the workplace.

Hunet currently provides education to over 10 million individuals across approximately 7,000 companies annually.

May H. KIM is pictured delivering a corporate training lecture on ethical management and ESG. / Photo courtesy of Hunet

The training covered a wide range of topics including regulatory changes related to ethical and ESG management, compliance trends in Korea and abroad, and potential legal issues companies may face in practice. Designed for employees of public institutions and private enterprises, the course provided actionable strategies for integrating ethical and ESG practices into daily operations.

Kim systematically explained the need for ethical management, global trends toward mandatory ESG disclosures and governance regulations, and shared real-world case studies to highlight effective implementation methods.

“Today, ESG and ethical management are not a choice—they are a necessity,” said May H. KIM.“Understanding the evolving legal landscape and preparing strategic responses are critical to corporate survival.”

She further emphasized, “More than simple compliance, fostering a genuine culture of ethics within an organization requires a fundamental shift in employee awareness.”

May H. KIM, currently Managing Attorney at Suhn Law Group, brings extensive legal and compliance experience to the field. She formerly served as Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) at Johnson & Johnson Korea and Head of Legal & Compliance at Pernod Ricard Korea.

With advisory roles at institutions such as Gangnam Police Station and Seocho District Office, Kim is known for her broad litigation experience in both civil and criminal law, and her specialized expertise in corporate compliance and data privacy.

The session drew strong engagement from public and private sector participants seeking to apply ethical and ESG principles in practice, thanks to its integration of up-to-date global insights.

For corporate compliance consulting or lecture inquiries, please contact May H. KIM at Suhn Law Group (+82-2-6212-5500).