About Sobaek Labor Law Office
Sobaek: protecting the lives and rights of working people
Our philosophy
The three principles of Sobaek Labor Law Office
These are the principles we follow when we represent injured workers and the families of workers who have died.
You shouldn't have to carry the cost of treatment and living expenses alone.
Sobaek means "the mountain that saves people." We meet people who, after getting hurt at work, are worried about medical bills and even the money to live on right now. We want to make sure no one misses out on compensation just because they didn't know about it, and to help you keep life going with your family while you get treatment.
We take the time to understand your work before we represent you.
Managing Labor Attorney Wonil Son handled workers' comp matters on the front lines of corporate safety and health. Even in the same occupation, the actual work and the strain it puts on the body can be very different. We'll listen closely to what you did and how you did it, then explain to KCOMWEL how that work relates to your illness or accident.
Even the decision to hire us should work in your favor.
We won't talk you into hiring us by telling you what you want to hear. We'll explain the real challenges and costs first. We'll avoid unnecessary fights, but we'll firmly protect the rights that matter. Explaining each choice and why we're making it, so you can understand it easily and decide for yourself, is the responsibility Sobaek holds itself to.
What we do
From workers' comp claims to denial appeals.
We represent workers and their families in workers' comp claims, requests for review and reconsideration after a denial, and claims for permanent disability benefits and survivors' benefits. We also represent clients in employment cases such as unfair dismissal remedy applications, unpaid wages, and workplace harassment.
Workers' comp
For injured workers and their families
- Workers' comp claims for occupational diseases and on-the-job accidents
- Requests for review and reconsideration of claim denials
- Claims for temporary disability (lost-wage) benefits, permanent disability benefits, and survivors' benefits
Employment cases
To protect the rights of working people
- Unfair dismissal remedy applications
- Unpaid wages
- Workplace harassment
Meet our managing labor attorney
Wonil Son, Certified Public Labor Attorney
Managing Labor Attorney, Sobaek Labor Law Office
I'm Wonil Son, a Certified Public Labor Attorney who handled workers' comp matters on the front lines of corporate safety and health. Drawing on my experience reviewing work environments and how accidents happened on site, I represent clients seeking workers' comp for occupational diseases and on-the-job accidents. My goal is to help people hurt at work get fair compensation so they can focus on recovery and keep life going with their families.
Experience
- Member, Legal Advisory Panel for Firefighters' Rights Relief, Seoul Fire & Disaster Headquarters
- External expert, Audit Office, National Health Insurance Service
- Lecturer on the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act, Safety and Health Promotion Institute
- Instructor, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance continuing education for POSCO E&C safety managers and partner company safety and health managers
Education
- Master's degree in Safety and Environment Convergence, Soongsil University
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Chosun University
Appointments, training, and certifications
Appointed to the Legal Advisory Panel for Firefighters' Rights Relief
Seoul Fire & Disaster Headquarters · Letter of appointment
Appointed safety and health education instructor
Safety and Health Promotion Institute · Instructor appointment agreement
Appointed labor attorney supporting government substitute wage payment matters
Bucheon Branch, Central Regional Employment and Labor Office · Letter of appointment
Appointed Gyeonggi Province Village Labor Attorney
Gyeonggi Province · Letter of appointment
Completed the Serious Accidents Punishment Act consulting expert course
Korean Association of Certified Public Labor Attorneys · Certificate of completion
Completed the safety compliance expert course
Incheon Employers Federation · Certificate of completion
Appointed dedicated school labor attorney
Ministry of Education · Letter of appointment
Completed the Labor-Management Council consultant training course
Korean Association of Certified Public Labor Attorneys · Certificate of completion
Appointed social economy pro bono adviser
Korea Social Enterprise Promotion Agency · Letter of appointment
Appointed member of the Multi-Family Housing Management Dispute Mediation Committee
Gwangju City · Letter of appointment
Selected as a Seoul Work-Life Balance Point company
Seoul Metropolitan Government · Company certificate
Our team
Hyebin Han, Certified Public Labor Attorney
Team member, Sobaek Labor Law Office
Experience
- Former media content planner and writer
- Active in an advertising and public relations society, with extensive presentation experience
- Completed the Korean Association of Certified Public Labor Attorneys' practical course on the 4 major social insurance programs
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Media and Communication, Inha University
Office location and hours
3 minutes from Exit 11, Daerim Station
Public transit
From the bus stop at Exit 11
of Daerim Station (Lines 2 and 7; buses 5615, 5616, 6512,
and others), it's an easy 3-minute walk.
Consultation hours
Weekdays, 09:30 to 17:30