South Korea

Suing Government in Small Claims Court (South Korea)

₩30,000,000
Maximum claim amount for Summary Proceedings
30 days
Deadline to respond to Summary Proceeding notice
0%
Statutory allowance for suing central/local governments via Summary Proceedings
90 days
Standard statute of limitations for administrative liability claims
The Short Answer

No, you cannot sue a government agency in South Korea's small claims court (Summary Proceedings) because sovereign immunity and statutory exclusions bar such claims from this simplified procedure.

What the Law Says

Practical Steps

Important Deadlines

When to See a Lawyer

Sources

statuteCivil Procedure Act (Act No. 8495)statuteAdministrative Litigation Act (Act No. 1683)statuteState Compensation Act (Act No. 1536)governmentNational Court Administration – i-Court 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.