South KoreaTransferring Small Claims in South Korea
₩30,000,000
Maximum claim amount for small claims court jurisdiction
7 days
Deadline to file transfer request after service of summons
1 hearing
Only one hearing allowed in small claims procedure before transfer eligibility ends
5% fee
Additional court fee surcharge upon transfer to regular civil court
The Short Answer
Yes, you may transfer a small claims case to a regular civil court in South Korea before the first hearing date, provided the claim exceeds ₩30 million or you request transfer for procedural fairness.
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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.