Korean Law Info

Korean Law Info

Korean laws and court precedents explained in plain English for foreign nationals.

Korean Law Info
[Q&A] 해외 자회사 설립 시 외국환거래법상 해외직접투자 신고는 어떻게 하나요?

Q. 한국 법인이 해외에 자회사를 세울 때, 한국에서 해야 하는 신고 절차가 궁금합니다. A. 대한민국 거주자가 해외에 직접투자(법인 설립·지분 취득…

Jul 8, 2026
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Trademark Registration in Korea: Protecting Your Brand as a Foreign Founder

Korea is a first-to-file trademark jurisdiction. The party that files first wins the registration — regardless of who used the…

Jul 6, 2026
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Who Owns the Content?: A Copyright Guide for Korea-Based Founders

Who Owns the Content? Copyright Basics Every Korea-Based Founder Must Know | K-Content & IP body { font-family: Georgia, ‘Times…

Jun 29, 2026
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Korea’s Foreign Investment Incentives: What Content Startups Can Get

Korea’s Foreign Investment Incentives: What Content Startups Can Get | K-Content & IP body { font-family: Georgia, ‘Times New Roman’,…

Jun 7, 2026
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What Business Licenses Do You Need for Media & Content in Korea?

What Business Licenses Do You Need for Media & Content in Korea? | K-Content & IP body { font-family: Georgia,…

Jun 6, 2026
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Can a Foreigner Own a Media Company in Korea?

Can a Foreigner Own a Media Company in Korea? | K-Content & IP body { font-family: Georgia, ‘Times New Roman’,…

Jun 6, 2026
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[미국] 한국 스타트업의 델라웨어 C-Corp 설립, 무엇을 먼저 봐야 하나

한국 법인 또는 개인이 미국 진출을 검토할 때 가장 먼저 마주하는 선택은 LLC와 C-Corporation 중 무엇으로 설립할 것인가입니다. 벤처투자 유치를…

May 31, 2026
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Setting Up a Company in Korea: Visa, Capital, and Entity Choice

Foreign founders entering Korea must align three decisions early: the business visa (typically D-8), the minimum capital for foreign-invested companies,…

May 31, 2026
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Understanding Korean Law: A Guide for Foreign Nationals

Introduction to Korean Law for Foreign Nationals For foreign nationals residing in Korea, understanding the local legal landscape is crucial.…

May 22, 2026