South Korea

Vacating Judgments in South Korea Small Claims

14 days
Deadline to file objection to default judgment after service
30 days
Appeal deadline from final small claims judgment
₩50 million
Maximum claim amount eligible for small claims procedure
100%
Court fee refund if judgment is successfully set aside on procedural grounds
The Short Answer

South Korea does not have a 'motion to vacate judgment' in small claims court; instead, parties may file an 'objection to a default judgment' or appeal under strict statutory deadlines.

What the Law Says

Practical Steps

Important Deadlines

When to See a Lawyer

Sources

statuteCivil Procedure Act (Act No. 8786)statuteSmall Claims Trial Regulations (Supreme Court Rule No. 592)governmentKorean Legal Aid Corporation (KLAC) – Small Claims 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.