The Korean Supreme Court ruled that installing computers in a call center operated by a fraud organization does not constitute aiding and abetting fraud. The ruling implies that even if circumstances raised doubts about the legality of the call center business, the court must separately examine whether the individual “knew of” and “aided” the specific fraudulent acts. Thus, mere suspicion that your product or service can be used in a fraud is not adequate to establish fraud. The First Criminal Division of the Supreme Court of Korea
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Procedural Legality and the Right to Counsel in Korean School Violence & Other School Committee Disciplinary Proceedings in Korea
Recent reports concerning the restriction on Korean attorneys’ participation in School Violence Countermeasures Review Committee (SSCRB) proceedings raise issues in Korean administrative law and constitutional law: whether limiting an attorney’s presence and participation in quasi-adjudicative disciplinary proceedings violates the right to representation and/or constitutes a procedurally unlawful administrative action. Reported variations in committee practice – ranging from full Korean attorney participation in some schools to preclusion or speech restrictions in others – demonstrate the absence of unified procedural standards and processes. The Korean Bar Association has noted
Continue readingKorean Litigation Disclosure Requirements under the Korean Capital Markets Act
In a precedent-setting decision, the Supreme Court of Korea clarified the scope of disclosure obligations under the Korean Capital Markets Act, holding that the requirement to disclose “lawsuits that will have a significant impact on securities” is limited to lawsuits directly concerning securities themselves, and does not extend to all lawsuits merely because they may affect a company’s stock price. On December 4, 2025, the Korean Supreme Court’s Second Civil Division overturned part of the lower court’s judgment in a shareholder damages action against the CEO and
Continue readingIPG Legal Expert Opinions on Korean Law for Foreign Courts and Law Firms
As complex cross-border litigation, arbitration, and international transactions continue to increase in Korea, foreign courts and overseas counsel are frequently required to apply or assess Korean law and the Korean legal system. In such cases, accurate and nuanced interpretation of Korean statutes, judicial precedent, and regulatory practice is essential. IPG Legal regularly works with foreign lawyers and courts to provide expert opinions on matters governed by Korean law. We often appear in court and provide legal opinions worldwide. The Role of Korean Law Expert Opinions in Cross-Border
Continue readingKorean Adult Guardianship a Tool in Resolving Corporate Management Disputes in Korea
IPG Legal is one of the leading Korean law firms assisting families residing globally in Korean Adult Guardianship, Korean Inheritance, Korean Estate Planning, and Korean Inheritance Tax Matters. Increasingly, the Korean Guardianship System is being utilized to resolve complex and contentious corporate management disputes. Adult Guardianship as a Tool to Resolve Korean Company Management Disputes Adult guardianship in Korea was typically associated with protecting individuals who cannot make decisions for themselves due to mental or physical incapacity. Today, lawyers in Korea are strategically utilizing adult guardianship as
Continue readingLegal Restrictions on Foreigners Purchasing Residential Real Estate in Korea
Effective August 21, 2025, the South Korean government introduced a new permit-based regime restricting residential property purchases by foreigners in key regions, including all of Seoul, extensive parts of Gyeonggi Province, and specified districts in Incheon. IPG Legal will update the reader when more information becomes available. For additional articles on Korean Real Estate Law, please see: IPG Legal’s Real Estate Law Archive. IPG Legal is engaged by expatriates, family offices, and foreign capital-invested companies on matters related to financing and the acquisition of residential and commercial
Continue readingAttorney Sean Hayes Receives the Highest Ranking for International Law from AVVO Legal Ratings
Sean Hayes has honed his legal and commercial insights over 20+ years across Asia and the U.S. As the go-to counsel for cross-border deals, IP protection, regulatory compliance, and contentious matters for individuals and companies, Sean is known for his street-smart advice and aggressive advocacy. IPG Legal’s attorney, Sean Hayes, was rated the highest ranking by AVVO. Recognitions & Rankings for Sean Hayes Core Expertise of Sean Hayes International Dispute Resolution Represented and advised corporate clients in arbitration and court proceedings across Asia and in New York courts, including multi-million-dollar
Continue readingKorean Guardianship by Agreement of the Ward and Guardia
Korean Voluntary Guardianship (임의후견, im-ui hygyeon) or Korean Guardianship by Agreement is a legal arrangement, in Korea, under which an individual (the “Ward”), in anticipation of potential mental or physical incapacity due to illness, disability, or aging, delegates all or part of the authority to manage their personal affairs and assets to another person (the “Guardian”). This delegation is made through a formal written contract that grants representative authority over specified matters and comes into effect when the Family Court of Korea appoints a supervisor of
Continue readingYes -you can Win a Lawsuit in Korea against Entertainment Management Companies
The Seoul Central District court ruled in favor of Han Keng, a former member of Super Juniors, a leading Korean pop group formed by SM Entertainment, in ruling that his contracts with SM Entertainment were null and void. This is a repost of post, orginally, posted in 2011 in reaction to a recent similar matter. The court opined that: “The exclusive contract between Han and SM Entertainment is considerably unfair to him as it is unilaterally advantageous to the management agency, which had superior leverage at the
Continue readingTreatment of Korean Part-time Employees under Korean Labor Standards Act
The Korean Labor Standards Act (“LSA”) provides robust protections for employees. For instance, the Korean LSA mandates employers to provide severance pay, annual leave of at least 15 days to eligible employees, and in many cases employment security. However, these obligations differ significantly when it comes to part-time employees (work less than 15 hours per week). For part-time employees under Korean Law are defined, in short, as any worker working fewer than 15 hours per week. For these employees, employers are not required to fulfill the same
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