South Korea’s Supreme Court rules that delayed commencement caused by the contracting authority does not trigger liquidated damages under Clause 47(4). Learn what remedies Korean public construction contracts provide instead.
A Seoul court ruled that setting a different entry rank by military service-delaying women’s promotion by two years-is sex discrimination under South Korean law (2025Guhap54077).
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.
Under Article 388 of the Korean Commercial Act, directors in South Korea cannot claim severance without a shareholder resolution. A Seoul High Court ruling and settled Supreme Court doctrine explained.
Under South Korea’s Specific Economic Crimes Act, does the probation period count toward the employment restriction? A clear guide based on Supreme Court Decision 2022Du44354 and Constitutional Court Decision 2021HeonBa46, covering the scope of restricted companies and approval to work.
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.
Under South Korean criminal law, a provisional payment withdrawal constitutes embezzlement when funds are used outside corporate purposes, with no repayment terms and no board resolution. Supreme Court Case 2010Do3399 and subsequent rulings analyzed for corporate directors.
Korea Supreme Court Case 2025Da210073 (May 20, 2026) held that assets restored through fraudulent conveyance avoidance fall into the bankruptcy estate, and pre-bankruptcy tax claims as estate claims take priority over avoidance claimants.
A foreign court’s provisional attachment order has no legal effect in South Korea. The Supreme Court held in Case 2025Da211405 (May 2026) that such orders fall outside Civil Procedure Act Art. 217(1) recognition.
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.
