South Korea

Collecting Small Claims Judgments in South Korea

₩30,000,000
Maximum claim amount for Small Claims Court jurisdiction
10 years
Statute of limitations for compulsory execution
30 days
Standard period to appeal or object after judgment
₩5,000–₩50,000
Typical court execution filing fee (varies by claim amount)
The Short Answer

In South Korea, enforce a small claims judgment by filing an application for compulsory execution with the competent court within 10 years of the judgment's finality.

What the Law Says

Practical Steps

Important Deadlines

When to See a Lawyer

Sources

statuteCivil Procedure Act (Act No. 8491)statuteCivil Execution Act (Act No. 6521)governmentSupreme Court e-Court Portal (Online Case Search & Document Requests)governmentKorean Ministry of Justice – Guide to Enforcement Procedures

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Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-10-18.