The past year has been unusually active for dispute resolution in Korea. The most important developments concern attorney-client privilege, constitutional review of final court judgments, arbitration rules, and corporate-governance reforms that are likely to generate more shareholder and board-level disputes. We shall update the reader when more is known. Please check back often. Korea has taken a major step toward statutory attorney-client privilege. On January 29, 2026, the National Assembly passed an amendment to the Attorney-at-Law Act of Korea introducing a new Article 26-2. The amendment recognizes
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Are you a victim of a Scam in Korea? Filing a Civil and Criminal Complaint in Korea Against a Fraudster
Being scammed or falling into a trap by fraudsters or scammers is one of the biggest nightmares for anyone. Unfortunately, it can happen to the best of us, but what you do afterwards is what sets you apart from others. You can take legal action against your perpetrator in Korea and your case would either fall under the category of a civil case and/or a criminal case depending on the matter. In most cases, we believe it is advisable to file a civil and criminal case. For
Continue readingKorean Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year: IPG Legal
IPG’s Korean Office was awarded the distinction as the Korea Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the year by a well-known international business journal in the United Kingdom. The journal is known for producing tailored news and guides for multinational companies doing business in Asia, North America, and Europe. Update: IPG received this designation from 2020 to 2023. Additionally, Sean Hayes is consistently ranked by LawAsia as one of the only non-Korean lawyers as a Top 100 Attorney working in Korea. IPG is thrilled that, based on feedback
Continue readingCivil Court Proceedings in Korean Courts: Korean Civil Litigation Basics
The following is a timetable-based outline of Korean Civil Court Proceedings at Korean Courts. Please note, this is the typical civil court proceedings and exceptions do and, often, exist at Korean civil courts. Korean civil courts are less procedure focused than U.S., British, German and other Western nations’ courts, thus, allowing more flexibility for judges and the parties. The proceedings at Korean courts of first instance is, typically, completed within one year from the filing the complaint to a district court and appeals to the High Court
Continue readingKorean Civil Litigation Pre-Judgment & Post-Judgment Interest Awarded by Korean Courts
So you are suing a defendant in a Korean Court or you won a judgment in a Korea court? How much interest shall you earn on this judgment? Korea awards different interest rates based in if the judgment is rendered or the judgment is not rendered. Additionally, it is, usually, advisable to include Penalty Damages Clauses to most type of Korean Contractual Agreements. Pre-Judgment Interest in Korea Pre-Judgment interest accrues from the date the payment is due. Unless otherwise agree upon by the parties, the applicable
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