South Korea

Small Claims Evidence in South Korea

₩30,000,000
Maximum claim amount for small claims court
30 days
Deadline to submit evidence after filing
70%
Estimated success rate for well-documented claims
14 days
Time to receive judgment after hearing
The Short Answer

Bring original or certified copies of contracts, payment records, text/email correspondence, witness statements, and photos/videos directly proving your claim — all in Korean or with certified translations.

What the Law Says

Practical Steps

Important Deadlines

When to See a Lawyer

Sources

statuteCivil Procedure Act (Act No. 8605)governmentRules on Small Claims Procedure (Supreme Court Rule No. 1226)statuteCivil Code (Act No. 413)governmenti-Court Electronic Filing System

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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.