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Civil Litigation & Disputes

Commercial disputes, debt recovery, and enforcement —
winning the judgment is only half the work.

In Korea, securing the other side's assets often matters more than the judgment itself. A claim filed without provisional attachment can win in court and still recover nothing. That is why, in recovery matters, our first move is usually attachment — not the complaint.— Attorney Sangbin Min

Common matters

  • 01

    Commercial & contract disputes

    Breach, non-payment, and performance disputes between companies, litigated before Korean courts.

  • 02

    Debt recovery

    Recovering unpaid invoices and loans, from demand through judgment and collection.

  • 03

    Provisional attachment

    Freezing the counterparty's accounts and assets before they can be moved, often the decisive first step.

  • 04

    Enforcement of judgments

    Executing Korean judgments and enforcing foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Korea.

  • 05

    Shareholder & JV disputes

    Disputes among shareholders or joint-venture partners, including deadlock and exit.

  • 06

    Settlement & mediation

    Negotiated resolution where it serves the client better than a full trial.

How we proceed

01

Assess & secure

Evaluate the claim and, where recovery is at risk, move for attachment first.

02

Evidence

Reconstruct the timeline and secure documents before they disappear.

03

Filing

File the complaint or response with the strongest framing of the facts.

04

Judgment & collection

Carry the matter through judgment and on to actual recovery.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a foreign company sue in a Korean court?
Yes. A foreign company can bring and defend claims in Korean courts. We handle the procedure and represent you throughout.
Can I enforce a foreign judgment in Korea?
Often yes, if it meets the recognition requirements. We assess whether your foreign judgment or arbitral award can be enforced here and handle the process.
Why is provisional attachment so important?
Because a judgment only has value if the assets are still there. Attachment freezes them early, which is frequently what decides whether you actually recover.
How long does litigation take in Korea?
A first-instance civil matter commonly runs several months to over a year depending on complexity. We give a realistic timeline after the first review.

If a dispute is heading to court

Securing assets early can decide the whole matter.

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