Expert insights on Korean corporate law, company formation, litigation, and equity services for foreign investors and businesses.
For many foreign companies, Korea privacy compliance used to feel like a legal drafting task. Translate the privacy notice, review consent language, check vendo...
May 2, 2026
Introduction A foreign brand can launch Korean online sales in weeks, but fixing the tax and customs architecture afterward is much harder. Products may clear t...
May 1, 2026
A foreign group can run a well-organized Korean subsidiary, book steady revenue, and still create major tax risk without ever missing a payment. The problem oft...
April 30, 2026
Introduction For years, many foreign investors treated Korean ESG disclosure as a soft-governance topic, important for stewardship but not yet a binding reporti...
April 29, 2026
Korea’s 2026 capital-markets reform story is not only about making the market easier for foreign investors to enter. It is also about making listed status harde...
April 28, 2026
For many listed companies in Korea, the biggest ESG mistake in 2026 would be treating the roadmap as a distant 2028 problem. That would be far too relaxed. Kore...
April 27, 2026
A foreign company can spend months polishing Korean terms of service, localizing its app, and negotiating enterprise sales, then discover that the real Korea ma...
April 26, 2026
Korea’s corporate-governance reform story did not end with the first 2025 Commercial Code amendments. It accelerated. By 2026, foreign investors, listed compani...
April 25, 2026
A foreign portfolio manager reviews a Korean issuer’s annual governance report and notices that the language on board independence looks polished, but there is...
April 24, 2026
The Korea Commercial Act reform agenda has moved from policy debate to operating reality. For years, foreign investors heard that Korea would address the govern...
April 23, 2026
Introduction Regulatory changes become most interesting when they reveal what policymakers are worried about. Korea's tax package announced by the Ministry of E...
April 22, 2026
Introduction A foreign platform company serves Korean users from abroad and assumes that local privacy compliance is mostly a matter of website notices and cont...
April 21, 2026
Introduction For global funds investing in Korea, Korea 24-hour FX market 2026 is one of the most important regulatory changes of the year. It is not just a cur...
April 20, 2026
Many foreign companies assume Korea foreign exchange compliance ends once the subsidiary opens a bank account and receives paid-in capital. That is almost never...
April 19, 2026
Korea mandatory English disclosure in 2026 is no longer a niche issue for the biggest listed groups. From May 1, 2026, the second phase of the regime expands bo...
April 18, 2026
Introduction Korea BDC rules are one of the most consequential capital-markets developments foreign investors should be watching in 2026. In December 2025, the...
April 17, 2026
Korea’s anti-money laundering framework is entering a more ambitious phase in 2026. What began as a compliance issue centered on banks and virtual asset service...
April 16, 2026
A U.S. SaaS company rolls out an AI-driven analytics product for Korean enterprise clients. The product uses customer data, automates decisions, and provides pr...
April 14, 2026
Today's Topic: Korea critical information infrastructure compliance for foreign companies Korea critical information infrastructure (CII) rules are increasingly...
April 11, 2026
Korea security token regulation is moving from policy discussion to concrete implementation in 2026. For foreign issuers and fintech investors, the key question...
April 10, 2026
The Korea 2026 corporate tax updates matter for every foreign‑owned company operating in Korea. Even a minor change in filing requirements, tax credits, or docu...
April 9, 2026
Korea short selling reforms are reshaping market access for foreign investors and funds. After a period of restrictions, regulators have introduced a phased res...
April 7, 2026
Korea governance reporting 2026 is a major regulatory shift for foreign investors in Korean listed companies. The expansion of governance disclosures across KOS...
April 6, 2026
Introduction Korea’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) has become one of the most actively enforced data privacy regimes in Asia. For foreign companies...
April 5, 2026
Korea corporate tax rate changes in 2026 are a material development for foreign-owned companies and global finance teams operating in Korea. Even a one-point mo...
April 4, 2026
The Korea Labor Union Act amendments scheduled to take effect in 2026 will reshape how employers handle collective bargaining, labor disputes, and damages claim...
April 3, 2026
Korea corporate governance disclosure reforms have accelerated in 2026, and foreign investors are paying closer attention than ever. The reforms shape how liste...
April 2, 2026
Introduction: Why Korea workplace harassment compliance is a board-level issue In 2026, Korea workplace harassment compliance is not just an HR concern. It is a...
March 31, 2026
The Korea working hours compliance landscape continues to evolve, and foreign employers are under increasing scrutiny. Korea’s 52‑hour workweek is well known, b...
March 30, 2026
Korea beneficial ownership reporting and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance requirements are tightening in 2026. For foreign companies operating in Korea, t...
March 29, 2026
Virtual Asset User Protection Act (VAUPA) is now the central pillar of Korea’s digital‑asset regulatory framework. For foreign funds, exchanges, and fintech com...
March 28, 2026
Korea foreign investment incentives are evolving quickly as the government competes for high‑tech and strategic capital. In 2025–2026, policy direction has emph...
March 27, 2026
Korea’s corporate governance reforms are entering a new phase. Amendments to the Commercial Act promulgated in 2025 are scheduled to take effect in 2026, with d...
March 26, 2026
Introduction Improper Solicitation and Graft Act compliance has become a frontline issue for foreign companies doing business in Korea. A routine client dinner,...
March 24, 2026
Cross‑border M&A into Korea has accelerated, and merger control has moved to the top of deal checklists. The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has refined...
March 23, 2026
Introduction Korea’s AML/KYC updates 2026 reflect a global trend: regulators expect deeper verification, clearer beneficial ownership records, and stronger inte...
March 22, 2026
Foreign employers in Korea often focus on immigration and tax but overlook the compliance risk sitting inside payroll operations. Korea wage payment rules are s...
March 21, 2026
The Serious Accidents Punishment Act (SAPA) is one of the most consequential regulatory regimes for employers in Korea. Its scope expanded in 2024 to cover smal...
March 20, 2026
Korea foreign exchange regulations shape almost every cross‑border transaction, from capital injections to intercompany loans and guarantees. Foreign executives...
March 18, 2026
Foreign investors increasingly ask whether Korea screens inbound investment for national security. The short answer is yes—especially for sensitive technologies...
March 17, 2026
Foreign Investment Promotion Act (FIPA) compliance is no longer a background item for foreign investors in Korea. Recent policy signals show a stronger focus on...
March 16, 2026
Beneficial ownership compliance is now a front-line issue in Korea Foreign companies entering Korea often focus on incorporation and tax registration. In 2026,...
March 15, 2026
The Korean Commercial Act updates that took effect in recent reform cycles are now reshaping shareholder engagement in 2026. For foreign investors and global co...
March 14, 2026
Korea PIPA compliance in 2026 is no longer just a checklist exercise. The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) has evolved into a comprehensive framework...
March 13, 2026