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New Amendments to the Prosecutors’ Office Act and the Criminal Procedure Code

04 July 2022 by Jipyong - South Korea

The latest amendments to Korea’s Criminal Procedure Code (the “CPC”) and the Prosecutors’ Office Act (the “POA”), intended (among others) to limit the prosecution’s power to conduct investigations directly, was passed by the National Assembly on May 9, 2022 and is scheduled to come into effect on September 10, 2022. Some of the key amendments, as well as the answers to some frequently asked questions (FAQ) on such amendments, are provided below.

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Anticipated Changes in Fair Trade Policies under the Suk-yeol Yoon Presidency

15 June 2022 by Jipyong - South Korea

The inauguration of Mr. Suk-yeol Yoon as the twentieth president of the Republic of Korea took place on May 10, resulting in a shift in governing party from the Democratic Party to the People Power Party. It is anticipated that this political shift will bring about changes in various public policies.

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New PIPC Manual on Personal Data Processing Consent and Guideline for Privacy Policies

09 May 2022 by Jipyong - South Korea

On March 3, 2022, a new “Easy-to-Understand Manual on Consent for Personal Data Processing” (the “Manual”) and “Guideline for Writing Privacy Policies” (the “Guideline”) were published by the Personal Information Protection Committee of Korea (the “PIPC”).

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Investing in Korea: Issues to Note in Opening Bank Accounts

14 February 2022 by Jipyong - South Korea

Press Release by Jipyong - South Korea

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South Korea: Vietnam’s Decree 94: Introducing Regulatory Sandbox for Fintech Innovation

19 June 2025 by Jipyong - South Korea

On May 15, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 94/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 94”), introducing a regulatory sandbox mechanism for certain fintech activities in the banking and financial services sector.

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Shareholders’ Contractual Rights in Korea’s Rehabilitation Proceedings

04 December 2023 by Jipyong - South Korea

In a recent case concerning shareholders’ contractual rights in rehabilitation proceedings, Korea’s Supreme Court held that a contract which grants the shareholders the right to consent

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Amendments to the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act: New Sanctions Against Unfair Trading Activities

06 November 2023 by Jipyong - South Korea

On September 25, 2023, Korea’s Financial Services Commission (“FSC”) announced a legislative notice for a proposed amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act (the “FSCMA”).

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MOJ Announces Amendments to the Korean Commercial Act to Reinforce Regulations on Corporate Governance and Protection of Shareholders

10 October 2023 by Jipyong - South Korea

On August 24, 2023, the Ministry of Justice (the “MOJ”) announced partial amendments to the Commercial Act of Korea to bolster regulations on corporate governance and protection of shareholders.

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asialaw Awards 2023 – Shortlist revealed!

07 August 2023 by asialaw

asialaw proudly reveals the shortlist for its 2023 awards, spotlighting the leading talent set to compete across Asia's legal communities. The anticipation builds as we announce the elite group of firms in contention this year. Our honorees represent the best of the best, demonstrating remarkable innovation and impact.

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asialaw Awards 2021 – shortlist announced

18 August 2021 by Asialaw

asialaw is pleased to announce the shortlist for the fourth asialaw Awards