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KIM&CHANG A Quarterly Update of Legal Developments in Korea Newsletter
2024 Issue 2
UPDATES
Korea Introduces Anti-Circumvention System in Customs Act
By amending (i) the Customs Act and its Enforcement Decree on February 29, 2024, and (ii) the Enforcement Rules of the Customs Act on March 22, 2024, the Government introduced grounds for the anti-dumping investigation authorities to investigate circumvention dumping.
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Trends in Institutional Improvements Aimed at Enhancing Corporate Value and Protecting Shareholder Value
Recently, the Korean Government and supervisory authorities have actively discussed various institutional improvements to address the so-called “Korea Discount” issue by protecting minority shareholders and other stakeholders of listed companies.
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Cases With RMP Cleared From Suspicion Under SAPA
In this newsletter, we provide a summary and the implications of four cases in which Kim & Chang was involved, among the 13 cases (as of April 30, 2024) where the Prosecutors’ Office decided not to indict suspects for violations of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act.
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FTSA Amendment Strengthening Punitive Damages Liability for Technology Misappropriation to Take Effect on August 28, 2024
Amendment to E-Commerce Act Strengthening Regulations on Dark Patterns to Take Effect on February 14, 2025
Stress Capital Buffer Requirement for Banks: The Financial Supervisory Service’s Risk Assessment and Implications
Strengthened Regulations and Disclosure Requirements on Exercise of Minority Shareholders’ Rights and Operation of General Shareholders’ Meetings
Domestic and Overseas Climate Disclosure Standards and Policy Trends
Supreme Court Eases Plaintiff’s Burden to Prove Causation for Environmental Damage
Enactment of Regulations on the Investigation of Virtual Asset Markets
Enforcement of Framework Act on Supply Chain Stabilization Support for Economic Security
Amendment to Notification on Designation of National Core Technologies
Measures for Stable Implementation of New Insurance Accounting Standard IFRS 17
Supreme Court Rules That Amount Exceeding Co-Payment Ceiling Is Not Covered by First-Generation Indemnity Medical Insurance
First-Time Ruling Classifies Use of Mark in Mobile Applications as Use for Services Provided by App
Implementation of New Heightened Measures for Collecting Customs Valuation Data During Customs Audits
Recent Court Decision Recognizing a Bank’s Wage Peak System
Key Improvements to REITs System in 2024
Procedures for Amending Subordinate Regulations of Corporate Governance Act That Introduces Responsibilities Map Completed and Effective Since July 3, 2024
Tax Tribunal Rules That Whether a Distribution Fee Constitutes a Royalty for Use of Copyright Under a Tax Treaty Should Be Determined in Accordance With Copyright Act of Korea
PIPC Releases Draft Subordinate Regulation and Guidance on Data Subject Rights Regarding Automated Decisions
CASES
First Case in Which Defendant Prevails After Court’s Approval of Securities-Related Class Action
In a legal dispute where investors filed a securities-related class action against Tongyang Securities (now known as Yuanta Securities), Kim & Chang obtained a ruling in favor of Yuanta Securities.
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IP High Court Awards USD 10 Million in Damages to Foreign Patent Holder for Infringer’s Overseas Sales
Advised on Whether Various Products Imported by a Global Automobile Company are Subject to and Comply With Certification Requirements
NEWS
“South Korea National Law Firm of the Year” – Chambers Asia-Pacific & Greater China Region Awards 2024
Kim & Chang was recognized as the “South Korea National Law Firm of the Year” at the Chambers Asia-Pacific & Greater China Region Awards 2024. Since the first awards ceremony in 2010, our firm has been honored with this title nine times, earning widespread recognition as one of Korea’s leading law firms.
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Named “South Korea Firm of the Year” – Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2024
“Tier 1” in All Ten Practice Areas – Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2024
Korea Legal Insight 2024
 
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