Private Equity in South Korea: Overview | Practical Law

Private Equity in South Korea: Overview | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to private equity law in South Korea.

Private Equity in South Korea: Overview

Practical Law Country Q&A 8-521-4346 (Approx. 16 pages)

Private Equity in South Korea: Overview

by Sungjo Yun, Mok H Kim, Daniel Joonwu Park and Vin Pyeon, Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
Law stated as at 01 Jul 2023South Korea
A Q&A guide to private equity law in South Korea.
The Q&A gives a high level overview of the key practical issues including the level of activity and recent trends in the market; investment incentives for institutional and private investors; the mechanics involved in establishing a private equity fund; equity and debt finance issues in a private equity transaction; issues surrounding buyouts and the relationship between the portfolio company's managers and the private equity funds; management incentives; and exit routes from investments. Details on national private equity and venture capital associations are also included.