Stringent restrictions on non-English qualified lawyers in overseas law firm offices in South Korea
Trade barrier summary
In South Korea, there is a requirement to have a non-English qualified lawyer as a chief representative in overseas law firms.
This poses challenges for overseas law firms to recruit or internally transfer a chief representative with the right expertise to operate in South Korea.
Sectors affected
- Financial and professional services
Resolved
No
Date reported
18 October 2018
Last updated
17 December 2020
Public ID
PID-94YP6B
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