Service of Process of Legal Documents in Korea explained by the Korean Supreme Court

The Korean Supreme Court has recently rendered a judgment highlighting the requirements for Korean courts to accept the service of documents, in Korea, of legal documents. In a case involving a dispute over the existence of a right of easement, the Court declared that merely listing an address in appeal documents is not sufficient if there is no possibility of receiving the legal documents at that location. This decision has far-reaching implications for those wishing to serve documents on a

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Korean Data Privacy: Korean National Assembly passes the Second Major Amendment to the Personal Information Protection Act of Korea

The proposal to amend the Personal Information Protection Act of 2011 (the “PIPA”) was approved by the South Korean National Assembly on February 27, 2023. The changes cover a wide range of topics, from fines and breach of reporting requirements to transfer of data and business disclosure requirements. Amendments to Korean Privacy Law We shall have substantial updates on the major changes over the next couple of months. Please check back. If you’re seeking a free of cost initial consultation

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