Korean Extradition Law is based on international treaties, Korean jurisprudence, and Korean statutory law. Korea is a party to 78 extradition treaties, including, treaties with the majority of the European Union, Asia, North America, and the majority of the developed and recently developed world. Korea extradited Koreans and foreigners from a myriad of jurisdictions including from the U.S., numerous European countries, and from countries throughout Southeast Asia. An IPG Legal attorney is, likely, the only foreign attorney working in Korea who has experience with extradition cases from
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Korean Jurisdictional and Choice of Law Issues in Commercial Agency & Distributor Agreements with Korean-based Agents & Distributors
In drafting and negotiating a Korean commercial agency agreement between a principal located in one country and an agent located in Korea, proper consideration needs to be given to the choices regarding the governing law and jurisdiction of such an agreement. If you are looking for an article on choice of law issues in Korean employment disputes, please see: Choice of Law Issues in Korean Employment Law Disputes. If you are looking for a basic overview of Korean Agency & Distribution Law please see: Korean Agency Law
Continue readingLegal Document Service in Korea via Hague Service Convention
The Hague Service Convention, also known as the Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters, is an international treaty that provides for the service of judicial and extrajudicial documents between countries. South Korea is a signatory to the Hague Service Convention, which means that documents must be served between South Korea and other signatory countries according to the provisions of the Convention. For another related article please see: Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Korea. Under the Hague Service Convention,
Continue readingIPG Legal’s Korean Commercial Law Practice
IPG Legal is a prominent client-focused law firm with its Korean Office based in Seoul, South Korea. IPG Legal’s Commercial Law Practice provides legal services to individuals and businesses. IPG Legal’s Commercial Law Practice is widely recognized as a leading law practice in South Korea based on its numerous ratings in legal rating services and its reputation in the legal community. A U.S. lawyer working for IPG Legal, Sean Hayes, was rated in Asia Business Law Journal’s Top 100. IPG Legal has a team of highly skilled
Continue readingWhat are the Main Imports into Korea? (Exporting to Korea)
Korea is one of the world’s largest importers of goods and services in the world. Opportunities for exporters to Korea abound. IPG Legal, a top-rated international law firm, assists companies exporting to and doing business with Korean companies. IPG Legal works on projects in North America, Korea, China and throughout Southeast Asia. Contact Us. To learn about Korea’s largest exports please see: Largest Exports from Korea to the World Top 20 Exports to Korea Korea is ranked as one the the Top 10 economies in the world.
Continue readingTrade and Investment Opportunities for Indian Businesses in Korea
India and South Korea’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement CEPA is effective from Jan 2010, and the revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement-2015, contributed immensely to the expanded opportunities for investments and trade in goods and services for both countries. IPG Legal assists numerous companies entering the Korean market and we have a number of Indian clients doing business in Korea at this time. The bilateral trade, between India and Korea, grew 40% to $23.7 billion in 2021 with further increases expected. Exports from India to South Korea are
Continue readingShort of Workers in Korea Deepens Issues in the Korean Construction Industry
The shortage of workers in South Korea’s construction industry is deepening, and it has pushed the industry to request the government to allow in more foreign workers. The industry is now discussing with the government easing regulations on visa rules in order to hire more foreign construction workers to overcome this serious shortage. We hope that the new Korean Administration considers foreigners a necessary and important part of the Korean economy. These proposals from the Korean Construction Industry come as more young South Koreans are not interested
Continue readingTop Law Firms in Korea for English-Speaking Clients According to 10 Magazine
We are proud to note that 10 Magazine listed us in an article titled 10 Lawyers in Seoul for English-Speaking Expats in Korea. IPG is listed under the title Large/International Law Firms. Thanks for the mention 10 Magazine. We love your work. IPG Legal and many of our lawyers were listed as top attorneys by numerous legal rating services and magazines. Sean Hayes was, also, rated a top 100 Attorney. To learn more about IPG Legal please check out our website at: IPG Legal. The article by 10
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We wish you a safe and happy holiday season and a healthy and prosperous New Year.
Continue readingSean Hayes Interviewed on the Shooting of Carlos Lopez by the NYPD
Our New York office’s managing partner, Attorney Sean Hayes is representing, pro bono, the family of Carlos Lopez who was killed in 2003 by NYPD. According to the family of Mr. Lopez, NYPD undercover police officers responding to a shooting mistook Mr. Lopez as the perpetrator of the shooting. Witnesses noted that Mr. Lopez was not involved in the shooting, no gun was found on Mr. Lopez, no gun residue was found on Mr. Lopez and Mr. Lopez was not wearing clothes similar to a person fleeing
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