Restructuring and Insolvency in South Korea: Overview | Practical Law

Restructuring and Insolvency in South Korea: Overview | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to restructuring and insolvency law in South Korea.

Restructuring and Insolvency in South Korea: Overview

Practical Law Country Q&A 9-505-6394 (Approx. 14 pages)

Restructuring and Insolvency in South Korea: Overview

by Eunjai Lee, Wan Shik Lee and Seok Pyo HONG, Lee & Ko
Law stated as at 01 Sep 2022South Korea
A Q&A guide to restructuring and insolvency law in South Korea.
The Q&A gives a high level overview of the most common forms of security granted over immovable and movable property; creditors' and shareholders' ranking on a company's insolvency; mechanisms to secure unpaid debts; mandatory set-off of mutual debts on insolvency; state support for distressed businesses; rescue and insolvency procedures; stakeholders' roles; liability for an insolvent company's debts; setting aside an insolvent company's pre-insolvency transactions; carrying on business during insolvency; additional finance; multinational cases; and proposals for reform.