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y's partners conducts Korea’s first lifespan analysis on 62 corporate crisis cases and finds median lifespan to be 4 months Crises involving moral responsibility sustain significantly longer media coverage, while presence of legal liability shows no statistical correlation Lifespans differ by up to 100 times depending on crisis type, from Environment and Safety at 1 month to Labor and Industrial Accidents at 112 months y's partners, a K-Governance & Crisis response advisory f

James Choi, Managing Partner of y's partners, has published an insightful contribution piece on corporate succession in the Seoul Economic Daily. If a founder fails to design a proper exit strategy, the company is bound to face massive uncertainties, including staggering inheritance tax burdens and bitter management control disputes. Discover what essential preparations are required for a seamless transition in his latest column. Read More: https://m.sedaily.com/article/20064

y’s partners hosted a roundtable discussion on "K-Governance and Family Business Succession," featuring Professor Raffi Amit, a world-renowned scholar from The Wharton School and global advisor to y’s partners. The true core of succession goes far beyond the mere transfer of shares; it lies in building the frameworks of "communication" and "governance" that prevent conflict and ensure an orderly transition of ownership, management, and control. When a family establishes a str

“The answer to succession lies in designing communication and governance structures.” Beyond legal and tax advisory — The rise of ‘trusted external advisors’ for tailored K-governance Professor Raffi Amit highlights the three pillars of governance and the vital role of first-generation founder leadership y’s partners, a governance advisory firm, hosted an expert roundtable at its headquarters in Seoul. The event featured Professor Raffi Amit, a world-renowned scholar in famil

James Choi, Managing Partner of y's partners, has published a contribution piece in the Seoul Economic Daily, shedding light on the concept of "Social License." He emphasizes that a social license cannot be built after a crisis hits; rather, it must be earned during times of peace, through actions instead of words, and by fostering deep, long-term relationships with stakeholders. We invite you to discover the critical differences a robust social license makes for crisis-resil

An uncertain future—how should we live, and how should we lead? Yvonne park, Founder and CEO of y's partners, and Global Advisor James Rhee recently appeared on KBS 'Money Ola' to share their deep and heartfelt insights into our times. Moving beyond a typical business talk, this conversation captures the essence of their core management philosophies: building meaningful partnerships, envisioning positive social change, and keeping a warm sense of humanism at the heart of it a