South Korea’s amended Trade Union Act (effective March 10, 2026) requires prime contractors who substantially control subcontractor workers’ conditions to bargain collectively. Step-by-step guide to procedures, bargaining unit separation, and unfair labor practice risk in South Korea.
Analysis of South Korea’s Supreme Court standards for lawful dismissal of low-performing employees. Covers fair evaluation systems, PIP requirements, and improvement opportunity obligations under Korean labor law.
South Korea’s Supreme Court recognized attorney-client privilege (ACP) as a constitutional right in Decision 2024Mo730. A former prosecutor explains the landmark ruling, the amended Attorney-at-Law Act (effective Feb. 19, 2027), and practical compliance strategies for businesses.
South Korea’s Supreme Court ruled that reforming a luxury bag for personal use does not constitute trademark infringement. A landmark decision with global implications for IP law and consumer rights.
South Korea’s 3rd Commercial Act Amendment (Feb. 2026) requires companies to cancel treasury shares within one year of acquisition. Learn about exemptions, grace periods, and AGM response strategies. (158 characters)
South Korea’s 2025 Commercial Act amendment expanded directors’ duty of loyalty to cover shareholders. Learn what the Ministry of Justice guidelines require in mergers and going-private transactions.
Learn how South Korea’s Fair Transactions in Subcontracting Act protects subcontractors from unpaid construction payments. A bilingual attorney explains KFTC corrective orders, deemed inspection acceptance, and settlement agreement pitfalls.
South Korea’s Supreme Court (Case No. 2024da294033, Jan. 15, 2026) ruled that franchisors must obtain express agreement before collecting differential franchise fees. Learn what franchisors must do and how franchisees can recover overpaid amounts.
Subcontractors in South Korea facing unpaid supply prices or technology misappropriation can pursue three distinct remedies under the Win-Win Cooperation Act. A Korean attorney explains each path and a pre-dispute risk management checklist.
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