On April 17, 2017, HMP Law signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Disabled people’s Development Institute (“KODDI”) to give legal aid for protecting the rights and interests of the people with developmental disabilities. KODDI President Hwang Hwa-seong and working-level officials from KODDI and managing partner Mok Kun-su and attorney Choi Jun-yong from HMP Law attended the signing held in the main conference room of HMP Law.

Through this MOU, HMP and KODDI can establish a specialized working partnership in connection with “guardianship support and remedies against infringement of the rights of people with developmental disabilities.” For the purpose of public guardianship support, HMP will render assistance in filing a petition for adjudication on specific guardianship; give legal aid in taking remedial measures for the rights of people with developmental disabilities; and cooperate with KODDI for the use of adult guardianship.

KODDI President Hwang stated, “Supported by HMP’s expertise in law, we will protect the human rights of people with developmental disabilities and their family members, and if they sustain any losses, we will also endeavor to recover their rights.”