On January 12, 2026, Jipyong and LexisNexis, a leading global legal information services provider, co-hosted a seminar titled “Dispute Resolution Procedures and Issues by Jurisdiction” at the Auditorium on the 3rd floor of Grand Central Building B at Jipyong's headquarters in Seoul. The seminar was organized to help Korean companies operating overseas understand varying litigation and arbitration procedures by jurisdiction and develop effective strategies for responding to cross-border disputes.
The event was moderated by Jipyong Foreign Attorney Seungmin LEE and opened with welcoming remarks by Partner Cheol JEONG. Following an introduction to global legal information services by Joanna Stone, Senior Manager of Global Sales Alliance Partners at LexisNexis, five presentations were delivered covering key jurisdictions where Korean companies are actively expanding their operations.
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The first substantive presentation was delivered by Foreign Attorney Yong Ik LEE on “U.S. Dispute Resolution Procedures and Issues.” He emphasized that “class action lawsuits, punitive damages, and extensive discovery are defining features of U.S. litigation, making it essential to prepare litigation strategies well in advance of any dispute.” The second presentation was given by Partner Yong Sook KWON on “Indonesia Dispute Resolution Procedures and Issues,” in which he explained Indonesia’s litigation and arbitration systems and approaches to debt recovery. “While international arbitration can offer practical advantages for debt recovery, it is critical to conduct a thorough review of procedural requirements and characteristics beforehand," she stated.
Partner Deok Jung SON then delivered the third presentation on “China Dispute Resolution Procedures and Issues.” Mr. SON advised that “since enforcing Korean court judgments in China remains practically challenging, it is advisable to designate the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) or Chinese courts and arbitration institutions as the dispute resolution bodies. Chinese judicial and arbitral institutions can be efficient options and enable the securing of assets through provisional attachments. Contrary to common misconceptions, there is no discrimination against foreign companies, and companies should consider proactive legal remedies when facing debt recovery issues.”
The fourth presentation was delivered by Partner Ji Hye LEE on “Central and Eastern European Dispute Resolution Procedures and Issues.” Ms. LEE emphasized that “it is important to accurately understand the differences in litigation procedures across countries and proactively develop dispute resolution strategies based on that understanding.” The final presentation was given by Partner Joo Yeon SHIN on “Vietnam Dispute Resolution Procedures and Issues,” in which she outlined key practical considerations for litigation and arbitration in Vietnam. “The number of arbitration cases administered by VIAC (the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre) is on the rise," she explained, "and it is important to review the requirements for recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards and foreign court judgments in advance.”
“Dispute procedures across jurisdictions differ not only in terms of their institutional frameworks but also significantly in how they are applied in practice,” concluded Partner Cheol JEONG, Head of Jipyong's Global Practice Group. “We hope this seminar provided participants with an opportunity for participants to proactively assess the legal risks that may arise in the course of their overseas business operations.”
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