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Recent revisions to the “Three Data Laws” on privacy protection in South Korea
The National Assembly of South Korea recently passed a bill to amend the so-called “Three Data Laws” of Korea — the Personal Information Protection Act, the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilisation and Information Protection ...
Korea’s 52-hour workweek system now applies to more businesses
Companies having fewer than 300 employees will now be required to comply with the mandatory 52-hour workweek regulation also ...
The controversy over “different franchise fees” in Korea
In Korea, many franchisors require their franchisees to purchase franchise products from the franchisors. They do this to ensure a level of uniformity in the franchise business, enabling franchise customers to receive the same types and quality of goods from each franchise store ...
Notes to foreign financial investment corporations that are starting businesses in South Korea
As of September 2019, there were 47,799 foreign investors registered with the Korea Financial Supervisory Service, including 36,190 institutional investors ...
South Korea Related News
Amendments to three data privacy laws in Korea and the implications
By Kwang-Wook Lee, Helen H. Hwang, Chulgun Lim and Keun Woo Lee of Yoon & Yang ...
The Gig Economy: A challenge to conventional labour law
Both employers and workers should pay attention to the issues ...
Cryptocurrency regulations and their prospects in Korea
Lawmakers and regulators have struggled to come to terms with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies ...
Brand protection strategies for Korea
Nicholas Park, senior foreign attorney at Lee International IP & Law Group chaired a timely discussion with some of our Seoul in-house thought leaders ...
Undisputed arbitration experts
Since its founding in 2002, Bae, Kim & Lee’s arbitration team has established its reputation as one of the biggest names in international arbitration in the region ...
South Korea In-House Handbook & Directory
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