Recognition & Enforcement of
Foreign Arbitral Awards in Korea
JKLA provides comprehensive legal services in connection with the recognition and enforcement in Korea of foreign arbitral awards. These proceedings require not only a precise command of the New York Convention, the Korean Arbitration Act, and the Civil Execution Act, but also practical experience in organizing the award, the arbitration agreement, certified Korean translations, and supporting evidence in a manner that is strategically persuasive before the Korean courts. JKLA assists clients throughout the full process, including evaluating potential grounds for refusal, filing petitions for recognition and enforcement, responding to objections raised by the opposing party, and pursuing post-award execution measures so that the client’s rights are converted into actual recovery.
Key Services
Filing petitions in Korea for the recognition and enforcement of awards rendered by foreign arbitral institutions, including the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, and LCIA
Reviewing jurisdiction and developing filing strategy for enforcement proceedings before Korean courts
Advising on grounds for resisting enforcement under the New York Convention and the Korean Arbitration Act
Preparing the award, the arbitration agreement, certified Korean translations, and supporting evidence for court submission
Pursuing post-recognition execution measures, including attachment, collection proceedings, and judicial sale of real property
Advising on the recovery and enforcement of awards arising from maritime, trade, construction, and finance disputes