The Korean Bar Association (KBA) is pleased to announce that the 2019 IBA Annual Conference will be hosted in Seoul, South Korea. As the KBA and the International Bar Association (IBA) have continued a mutual cooperative relationship in bringing various opportunities for our respective members to expand our legal professions internationally, the IBA has decided to host its Annual Conference of 2019 in Seoul City with support from the KBA and the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The IBA Annual Conference, inviting around 6,000 legal professionals all over the world, is a big international conference consisting of sessions and seminars covering various legal issues and controversies, and a range of social events for legal professionals to network with one another. Not only will this be a good opportunity for the international legal community to learn more about Korea and its legal market, but it will also be a great platform for the legal profession in Korea to expand further in knowledge and experience globally. We hope for your many support and anticipation to the coming event of 2019.

The Korean Bar Association will be hosting the 24th LAWASIA Conference in Seoul, which will be held from the 9th to 12th October this year at the Grand InterContinental Hotel. The main theme of this year's Conference is "Asian Lawyers: Where Are We and Where Are We Headed?" Various aspects of the issues and challenges we face as the Asian lawyers will be discussed in depth with the distinguished speakers from around the globe. The Conference will be a great opportunity for the participants to network with one another and exchange views on the future of the Asia-Pacific legal landscape. Speed-Dating, Welcome Reception, Han River Cruise, Young Lawyer’s Night and Gala Dinner have been organized to facilitate network and collegial environment among the participants. We are honoured to host this year's Conference, and we will do our utmost to ensure that all participants will have enriching and enjoyable experience. You may also wish to visit the conference website at: http://www.lawasia2011seoul.org/ Please note that the early bird registration ends on the 15th September 2011. We look forward to welcoming you in Seoul this October.