South Korea

Small Claims in South Korea

₩30,000,000
Maximum claim amount for small claims procedure
30 days
Deadline to respond to a small claims summons
14 days
Time limit to appeal a small claims judgment
0%
Legal representation permitted in small claims hearings
The Short Answer

No, corporations cannot sue in small claims court in South Korea; only natural persons may file small claims under the Small Claims Procedure Act.

What the Law Says

Practical Steps

Important Deadlines

When to See a Lawyer

Sources

statuteCivil Procedure Act (Act No. 16738)statuteAttorney-at-Law Act (Act No. 16945)governmentSupreme Court Rule No. 1285 (Small Claims Procedure)governmentKorean Ministry of Justice – Civil Litigation Guide

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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.