South Korea

Where to File Small Claims in South Korea

₩30,000,000
Maximum claim amount for small claims procedure
30 days
Typical timeframe for small claims judgment after hearing
5 years
General statute of limitations for contractual claims
7 days
Deadline to respond to summons after service
The Short Answer

File your small claims case at the district court (or branch) with jurisdiction over the defendant's residence or place of business in South Korea.

What the Law Says

Practical Steps

Important Deadlines

When to See a Lawyer

Sources

statuteCivil Procedure Act (Act No. 8491)statuteCivil Code (Act No. 413)governmentSupreme Court E-Court PortalgovernmentKorea Legal Aid Center for Family & Youth

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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.