REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION / SEOUL
Construction, property and disputes in Korea
Identify the legal issue, preserve the evidence and plan the next step. Kim & Hyun advises on construction costs, interim protection and property-related criminal matters.
FIND YOUR ISSUE
Construction, building costs and defects
A construction payment dispute often involves more than an unpaid invoice. We examine the agreed scope, variations, progress and defect evidence, and whether assets need to be preserved before judgment.
Read the guide ↗02Provisional attachment and injunctions
Start with what needs protection. A monetary claim may call for provisional attachment, while changes to title, occupation or a construction site may call for an appropriate injunction. Both require evidence of the right and the need for interim protection.
Read the guide ↗03Property-related criminal complaints and investigation defense
An unpaid debt or failed property contract does not by itself establish fraud, embezzlement or breach of trust. The statements, knowledge, role and movement of funds at the relevant time must be examined. Civil recovery needs its own plan.
Read the guide ↗04Housing association withdrawal and refunds
First check whether the Housing Act withdrawal procedure applies and when the contribution was deposited. After the statutory window, the agreement, representations, association rules and project stage require individual review.
Read the guide ↗05Lease deposit recovery
Check termination, the tenant’s protected position and the landlord’s available assets in that order. If you must move before repayment, consider whether a leasehold registration order is needed and when registration is completed.
Read the guide ↗06Possession, eviction and enforcement
Identify the actual occupier and the legal basis for ending the use of the property. If possession may change, consider interim protection. A judgment and court enforcement are separate stages.
Read the guide ↗What happens when you contact us?
- Initial consultation. Explain your concern, deadlines and desired outcome.
- Document review. We identify the records available and the facts requiring proof.
- Strategy and engagement. Confirm the scope, responsible lawyer, initial fee, any applicable success fee and separate expenses before proceeding.
- Applications and submissions. Prepare the agreed documents and explain what each seeks to achieve.
- Hearings and responses. Review new evidence and the other party’s position as the matter progresses.
- Outcome and next steps. Explain the decision, any appeal deadline and whether enforcement or further action is needed.
Start with the documents and the next deadline.
Tell us whether the immediate concern is the site, assets or an investigation.