South Korea

Counterclaims in South Korea Small Claims

₩30,000,000
Maximum claim amount for small claims court jurisdiction
30 days
Deadline to file a counterclaim after service of complaint
100%
Court fee exemption for counterclaims in small claims proceedings
14 days
Standard period to submit written response to counterclaim
The Short Answer

In South Korea small claims, the defendant may file a counterclaim (반소) in the same case if it arises from the same facts and is within the ₩30 million limit.

What the Law Says

Practical Steps

Important Deadlines

When to See a Lawyer

Sources

statuteCivil Procedure Act (민사소송법)statuteSmall Claims Procedure Act (소액사건심판에 관한 특례법)governmentSupreme Court Rules on Small Claims Procedure (대법원 소액사건심판규칙)governmenti-Court Electronic Filing Portal

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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.