Korean law firm Yulchon has opened its doors in Moscow, its fifth overseas office and first outside Asia.

Ropes & Gray has hired ex-Yulchon and A&O partner Hyo Young Kang as a partner in its Seoul corporate practice.

Yulchon has opened its doors in Yangon to capitalise on an increasing amount of investment from Korean companies into Myanmar.

South Korean law firm Yulchon has hired partner Junghye June Yeum from Baker & McKenzie to co-head the firm’s international arbitration practice.