Introduction to Korean Law

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-vii

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2. Overview

   • Kipyo Kim

   Pages 1-29

3. Constitutional Law

   • Jongcheol Kim

   Pages 31-84

4. The Role of Administrative Law in Economic Development and Democracy in Korea

   • Hamyoung Jeong

   Pages 85-112

5. Civil Law and Civil Procedural Law

   • Youngjoon Kwon

   Pages 113-154

6. Criminal Law and Procedure

   • Kwoncheol Lee

   Pages 155-185

7. Commercial Law

   • Chanho Park

   Pages 187-214

8. Economic Law: Focusing on the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act

   • Youngsu Shin

   Pages 215-237

9. Labour Law

   • Jaejin Shim

   Pages 239-269

10. Private International Law

    • Hongsik Chung

    Pages 271-309

As a result of globalization, the barriers between countries are coming down. There is more interaction between countries than ever and mutual understanding and communication have become essential considerations. In such an atmosphere, the Korea Legislation Research Institute has published this book to spread awareness of outstanding Korean law and of its legal system throughout the globe, as the authoritative sources of legal information for other countries. This book explains Korean law in nine chapters that focus on its distinguishing aspects. The nine authors who have participated are all prominent scholars who have contributed their expertise to the project.

• Korean Business Law
• Korean Civil Law
• Korean Constitutional Law
• Korean Criminal Law
• Korean Law

• Korea Legislation Research Institute, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (South Korea)

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