Statutes
Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilisation
The Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilisation and Information Protection governs the use of information and communications networks in South Korea. Originally enacted in β¦
Administrative Procedures Act (Haengjeong Jeolcha Beop)
The Administrative Procedures Act (Haengjeong Jeolcha Beop) governs the procedures of administrative agencies in South Korea. Enacted in 1996, the Act establishes the framework for administrative β¦
Banking Act (Eunhaeng Beop)
The Banking Act (Eunhaeng Beop) governs the regulation and supervision of banking institutions in South Korea. Originally enacted in 1950, the Act establishes the licensing requirements for banks, the β¦
Basic Environmental Policy Act
The Basic Environmental Policy Act is South Korea’s framework environmental legislation. Enacted in 1990, the Act establishes the basic principles of environmental policy, the responsibilities β¦
Child Welfare Act (Adong Bokjibeop)
The Child Welfare Act (Adong Bokjibeop) establishes the framework for child welfare and protection in South Korea. Originally enacted in 1961, the Act defines the rights of children, the duties of β¦
Civil Code of South Korea (1958)
Introduction The Civil Code of the Republic of Korea (λ―Όλ², Act No. 471) was enacted on February 22, 1958, and took effect on January 1, 1960. It is the foundational private law statute of South Korea, β¦
Civil Execution Act
The Civil Execution Act governs the enforcement of civil judgments and the execution of court orders in South Korea. The Act establishes procedures for the seizure and sale of property, garnishment, β¦
Commercial Act of South Korea
Introduction The Commercial Act (μλ², Act No. 1000) was enacted on January 20, 1962, and took effect on January 1, 1963. It governs commercial transactions, companies, insurance, maritime commerce, and β¦
Constitution of the Republic of Korea
The Constitution of the Republic of Korea, adopted on 25 October 1987 following the June Democratic Uprising, is the supreme law of South Korea. The Constitution establishes a presidential system of β¦
Copyright Act (Jeojakgwonbeop)
The Copyright Act (Jeojakgwonbeop) governs the protection of copyright and related rights in South Korea. Originally enacted in 1957, the Act has been extensively amended to implement international β¦
Corporate Restructuring Promotion Act
The Corporate Restructuring Promotion Act was enacted in 1997 in response to the Asian financial crisis to provide a streamlined mechanism for the restructuring of distressed companies. The Act β¦
Corporate Tax Act (Beopin Sebeop)
The Corporate Tax Act (Beopin Sebeop) governs the taxation of corporations in South Korea. Enacted in 1967, the Act establishes the framework for calculating corporate taxable income, tax rates, and β¦
Criminal Code of South Korea (1953)
Introduction The Criminal Code of the Republic of Korea (νλ², Act No. 293) was enacted on September 18, 1953, and took effect on October 3, 1953. It is the primary penal statute, establishing the β¦
Criminal Procedure Code (Hyeongsa Sosong Beop)
The Criminal Procedure Code (Hyeongsa Sosong Beop) governs the procedures for criminal investigation, prosecution, trial, and appeals in South Korea. Enacted in 1954, the Code establishes the β¦
Debtor Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy Act
The Debtor Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy Act consolidates and modernises South Korea’s insolvency framework. Enacted in 2005, the Act provides comprehensive procedures for corporate and β¦
Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act
The Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act governs the regulation of securities markets and financial instruments in South Korea. Enacted in 2007, the Act consolidated and modernised β¦
Framework Act on Education (Gyoyuk Gibon Beop)
The Framework Act on Education (Gyoyuk Gibon Beop) establishes the basic principles and framework for the education system in South Korea. Enacted in 1997, the Act defines the purposes of education, β¦
Higher Education Act (Godeung Gyoyuk Beop)
The Higher Education Act (Godeung Gyoyuk Beop) governs the establishment and operation of universities, colleges, and other higher education institutions in South Korea. Enacted in 1998, the Act β¦
Immigration Act (Chulipguk Gwalli Beop)
The Immigration Act (Chulipguk Gwalli Beop) governs the entry, stay, and departure of foreign nationals in South Korea. Originally enacted in 1961, the Act has been significantly amended to address β¦
Income Tax Act (Sodeuk Sebeop)
The Income Tax Act (Sodeuk Sebeop) governs the taxation of individual income in South Korea. Originally enacted in 1949, the Act establishes a progressive tax system with rates ranging from 6% to 45%. β¦
Insurance Business Act (Boeom Eopbeop)
The Insurance Business Act (Boeom Eopbeop) governs the regulation of insurance companies in South Korea. Enacted in 1962, the Act establishes licensing requirements, solvency margin requirements, and β¦
Labour Standards Act (Geunro Kijun Beop)
The Labour Standards Act (Geunro Kijun Beop) is the principal statute governing minimum employment standards in South Korea. Originally enacted in 1997, the Act establishes minimum standards for β¦
Local Autonomy Act (Jibang Jachi Beop)
The Local Autonomy Act (Jibang Jachi Beop) establishes the framework for local self-government in South Korea. Originally enacted in 1949, the Act has been significantly amended to strengthen local β¦
Medical Service Act (Uiryo Beop)
The Medical Service Act (Uiryo Beop) governs the provision of medical services in South Korea. Enacted in 1973, the Act establishes the framework for hospitals, clinics, medical practitioners, and β¦
Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act (MRFTA) of South Korea
Introduction The Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act (MRFTA, λ μ κ·μ λ° κ³΅μ κ±°λμ κ΄ν λ²λ₯ ) , enacted in 1980 and comprehensively revised over four decades, is South Korea’s primary competition and β¦
National Health Insurance Act (Gungmin Geongang Boheom Beop)
The National Health Insurance Act governs South Korea’s national health insurance system. The Act established the framework for universal health coverage, covering all residents through a β¦
Nationality Act (Gukjeokbeop)
The Nationality Act (Gukjeokbeop) governs the acquisition and loss of South Korean nationality. Enacted in 1948, the Act establishes the principles for acquiring nationality by birth, naturalisation, β¦
Patent Act (Teukheobeop)
The Patent Act (Teukheobeop) governs the grant and protection of patents in South Korea. Enacted in 1961, the Act establishes the requirements for patentability (novelty, inventive step, industrial β¦
Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of South Korea
Introduction The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA, κ°μΈμ 보 보νΈλ²) , enacted in 2011 and substantially amended in 2023, is South Korea’s comprehensive data protection statute. PIPA applies to β¦
Public Official Election Act (Gongjik Seongeo Beop)
The Public Official Election Act (Gongjik Seongeo Beop) governs the conduct of elections for public officials in South Korea. Enacted in 1994, the Act establishes the framework for voter registration, β¦
Telecommunications Business Act (Jeontong Saeop Beop)
The Telecommunications Business Act (Jeontong Saeop Beop) governs the regulation of telecommunications businesses in South Korea. Originally enacted in 1991, the Act establishes the framework for β¦
Trade Union and Labour Relations Adjustment Act
The Trade Union and Labour Relations Adjustment Act governs collective labour relations in South Korea. Originally enacted in 1997, the Act protects the right to organise and engage in collective β¦
Trademark Act (Sangpyobeop)
The Trademark Act (Sangpyobeop) governs the registration and protection of trademarks in South Korea. Originally enacted in 1949, the Act has been substantially amended to implement international β¦
Value-Added Tax Act (Buga Gachise Beop)
The Value-Added Tax Act (Buga Gachise Beop) governs the value-added tax (VAT) system in South Korea. Enacted in 1976, the Act established a broad-based indirect tax on the transfer of goods and β¦