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KIM&CHANG A Quarterly Update of Legal Developments in Korea Newsletter
2021 Issue 3
UPDATES
Legal, Regulatory and Policy Updates on Online Platforms and Content Provision Businesses
As the size and social influence of online platforms and content provision businesses grow, various regulatory bills are being proposed and government authorities are accelerating discussions on establishing relevant policies.
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Update on HR/Labor Law Amendments
On April 29, 2021, a total of eight proposed amendments to labor-related laws, including the Labor Standards Act, were approved in the plenary session of the National Assembly and were promulgated into law on May 28, 2021.
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Notable Proposed Tax Law Amendments of 2021
On July 26, 2021, the Ministry of Economy and Finance released its 2021 proposed tax law amendments, which would generally be effective from 2022 if finalized and ratified by the legislature.
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KFTC Announces Proposed Amendment to the Enforcement Decree to the FTL
Amendment to Fairness in Franchise Transactions Act
FSC Designates D-SIBs and D-SIFIs for 2022
FSC Announces Proposed Amendments to the FSCMA Restructuring Private Fund Regulations
Proposed Amendment to Ease Regulations on Non-Face-to-Face Solicitation of Insurance
KCGS Amends ESG Best Practice Guideline
Amendment to Environmental Tech and Industry Support Act
Patent Act, Trademark Act and Design Protection Act Amended to Expedite IPTAB Administrative Trials
Key Amendments to Customs Act Included in 2021 Proposed Tax Law Amendments
Notification on Registration and Management of Purchasing Agents Enacted and Implemented
Key Changes in Proposed Amendment to Buy American Rule and Their Impact on Korean Companies
Recent Court Decisions on Whether Incentives Are Considered Wages
Promulgation of Act on Win-Win and Revitalization of Regional Commercial Zone
CASES
Seoul High Court Revokes KFTC’s Sanctions Against Global Bank for Alleged Bid Rigging
Kim & Chang represented a global bank in its successful appeal before the Seoul High Court of a corrective order and administrative fine imposed by the Korea Fair Trade Commission for alleged bid rigging with another global bank.
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Proposed Amendment to Liability Adequacy Test to More Accurately Reflect Additional Reserves
Successful Cancellation of the MOE’s Refusal to Allocate GHG Emission Permits in Administrative Appeal
Prevailed Before All Courts in Litigation Seeking to Revoke a Disposition Refusing Re-Entrustment of a Public Nursing Hospital
Supreme Court Finds That Cost of Defect Warranty Repairs Paid by Importer Does Not Constitute Indirect Payment Under Customs Act
Supreme Court Decision on Rent Accepted as Market Price Between Specially Related Corporations (with 100% Parent-Subsidiary Relationship) Under Corporate Income Tax Law
NEWS
Tax Firm of the Year – Benchmark Asia-Pacific Awards 2021
Benchmark Asia-Pacific Awards 2021 named Kim & Chang as the winner of this year’s “Tax Firm of the Year.” This award is given to one outstanding dispute resolution law firm in the Asia-Pacific in each practice area.
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Top Ranked in Private Wealth Law – Chambers High Net Worth 2021
Matter of the Year – GCR Awards 2021
 
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