South Korea

Representation in Small Claims Hearings (South Korea)

₩30,000,000
Maximum claim amount for small claims court jurisdiction
14 days
Deadline to file written objection after service of summons
100%
Court fee waiver available for eligible low-income claimants
3 business days
Minimum notice period required before hearing date
The Short Answer

Yes, you may be represented by a lawyer or an immediate family member (spouse, parent, child, sibling) in South Korean small claims hearings under strict conditions.

What the Law Says

Practical Steps

Important Deadlines

When to See a Lawyer

Sources

statuteCivil Procedure Act (Act No. 8742)statuteSmall Claims Trial Regulations (Enforcement Decree No. 31396)governmentKorean Legal Aid Corporation – Small Claims GuidestatuteSupreme Court Decision 2019Da213457

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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.