Kichan Oh, Managing Partner of Tong & Oh, has been awarded the Attorney General's Commendation. This is a government award given directly by the Minister of Justice to those who have worked faithfully for the Ministry of Justice and its affiliated organizations for 20 years or more and have proven their substantial contributions through a rigorous examination by the Merit Review Committee, with the key criteria being the effectiveness of contributions and exemplary public service, not mere longevity.
As a former prosecutor, Mr. Oh's award is a formal recognition of his ongoing efforts to establish law and order and protect human rights while serving as a prosecutor. Former prosecutors are usually given symbolic status as "exemplary retirees," which has legal and social significance as an institutional affirmation of their responsibilities as public servants and their ethical role as lawyers.
Tong emphasized that Mr. Oh's expertise and public contributions have shaped the firm's philosophy of trust-based legal services, and that he will continue to contribute to realizing the values of justice and fairness based on his accumulated experience.