Court system What is the structure of the civil court system? The civil court system in South Korea has a three-tier structure. At first instance, civil cases are generally heard by district courts, unless jurisdiction is governed by specialised courts such as family courts, administrative courts, the Bankruptcy Court or the Patent Court. Depending on the nature and value of the claim, a case may be heard by a single judge or by a panel of three judges. At second instance, appeals from single-judge decisions are heard
Continue readingTag: litigation
Filing a Lawsuit in Korea: The Korean Civil Litigation System explained by IPG Legal Law Firm
South Korea’s civil litigation system is governed by the Korean Civil Procedure Act. The Civil Procedure Act of Korea (민사소송법, Minsa Sosong Beop) is the primary legislation governing civil litigation in the Republic of Korea. It establishes the framework for how disputes between private parties are initiated, conducted, and resolved in the Korean courts. Most civil and commercial disputes in Korea are generally handled through a three-tiered court system. Thus, at the base are the District Courts (지방법원), which serve as the courts of first instance; above
Continue reading
You must be logged in to post a comment.