Dividing Private Company Shares in a Divorce in South Korea
South Korea now favors a buyout when dividing unlisted company shares on divorce (Supreme Court 2024Meu16033) — covering the method, share valuation, and division ratio.
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Construction Lien Possession Requirements in South Korea
How much control must a contractor show for a construction lien (yuchigwon) to be recognized in South Korea? See how courts decide possession.
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Crypto Delivery Default Damages in South Korea — Seoul High Court 2024Na2025198 Explained
A South Korean court awarded damages for undelivered crypto: ordinary vs. special damages, substitute claims, and a 25% liability cap, explained.
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Used-Car Fraud and Unjust Enrichment in South Korea
When a used-car sale is faked by a scammer, can the seller recover the car in South Korea? The Supreme Court’s 2025Da219380 ruling clarifies contract formation, unjust enrichment, and simultaneous performance.
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Forced Heirship in South Korea: When Are Secured Guarantee Debts Excluded from the Calculation Base?
South Korean Supreme Court confirmed that physical guarantor debts cannot reduce the forced heirship base unless the principal debtor is insolvent. Analysis of 2024Da308079 and 2017Da230338.
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Minor Life Insurance in South Korea: Void Death Coverage and Insurer Liability
When a parent insures a minor child’s life in South Korea without a court-appointed special agent, the death benefit is void — but the insurer may still owe damages. Analysis of Changwon District Court 2025GaHap10707 and 10 related decisions.
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Bad Loan Employee Liability in South Korea
When are bank and cooperative employees personally liable for bad loans in South Korea? Korean case law explained with real litigation outcomes and damage calculations.
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Tenant Won’t Leave After Court Judgment in South Korea?
After a simultaneous performance judgment in South Korea, a tenant can force-auction your property if you delay. Learn how to make a valid deposit tender and file for compulsory eviction.
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How Do You Defeat a Procurement Injunction in South Korea? Public Contract Voidness Explained
A failed bidder sought to halt an entire public procurement contract in South Korea. Atlas Legal had the injunction dismissed. Learn the Supreme Court threshold for voiding public awards.
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Can South Korea Care Facilities Self-Wash Laundry? Supreme Court 2024Du55723
South Korea’s Supreme Court ruled in 2026 that care facilities must outsource 100% of laundry or employ a hygiene worker. Learn what Case 2024Du55723 means for nursing home operators.