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Fans show Ronaldo a red card
Not tax charges or rape allegations this time, but angry fans seeking a lawsuit after he stays on the bench in South Korea friendly.
McDermott to close Seoul Office
One of the 2012 first wave of foriegn law firms in South Korea, Chicago-based firm becomes second foreign firm to leave.
Four global banks fined for Korean forex rigging
Global banks colluding with Korean companies rack up 693 million won and warned of consequences of further breaches.
Prosecutors raid South Korea's largest law firm
Offices of two lawyers working for Kim & Chang, South Korea's largest firm, over delay of court ruling in Japanese forced labour case.
South Korea supreme court overturns ruling on conscientious objection
Supreme Court rules that religious and conscientious beliefs are to be considered 'valid' reasons for refusing the military service mandate.
Simpson Thacher first global firm to shut up shop in Seoul
Firm cites strategic reasons for withdrawing from South Korean capital, decision not because promise of open market was revoked.
Korea to expand class action lawsuit system after BMW fires
A number of incidents involving BMW cars catching fire has led to government action on changing the rules of class action in South Korea.
Lost in translation - what exactly did the two Koreas agree on?
Confusion has emerged over different English versions of Panmunjom Declaration submitted to UN.
South Korea to launch blockchain law society
South Korean lawyers and tech experts will gather to hold an official ceremony on Friday 24th August.
Activist investor asks South Korean government to stump up $770m
Following failed Samsung proxy fight leading to huge corruption probe, activist investor Elliott wants $770m in damages.
Status of pets a constitutional matter in Korea
The top Korean court is reviewing pets' legal status and may grant greater legal protection for animals.
South Korea first adopter of WIPO artificial intelligence translator tool
A new patent translation tool from WIPO claimed as 'ground-breaking finds a first adopter in Korea.
Life not so good as Prosecutors raid LG's head office in tax probe
South Korean prosecutors' raid is about alleged tax evasion, but also signals more reforms of role played by controlling families.
Asian exchanges catch the AI market surveillance wave
South Korea's main bourse operator is the latest to join the wave of Asian exchanges implementing AI surveillance.
Lawmakers in South Korea seeking to overturn cryptocurrency ban
Opposition in South Korea launching bill aimed at allowing the new cryptocurrencies, overturning government ban introduced last year.
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Seoul law firm prepares to deploy law robots
The law firm, Dr & Abu, will use the robots to search through precedents and statutes.
KCAB International Arbitration Committee appoints new president
Kap-You KIM, a senior partner at Bae, Kim & Lee, has been appointed to head up the Korean organisation.
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Olswang expands into Korea
TMT specialist Olswang has announced it is expanding its Asian offering to include Korea with the hire of consultant Steve Kim to lead business development and client support services locally.
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Kim & Chang's South Korea dominance eroding: report
South Korea's largest law firm has lost some of its dominance of the market according to a report by Maeil Business News Korea.
Latham & Watkins to open Seoul office
Latham & Watkins is laying the groundwork for a South Korea launch, filing an application for a foreign legal consultant office and signing a lease for office space in the Yeouido financial district.
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