Joowon Law · Insights
Clear notes for companies entering Korea and overseas Koreans managing matters here. Read the context, then decide the next move.
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Foreign groups that acquire a Korean company often end up with less than full ownership. A few minority shareholders may refuse to sell, cannot be located, or demand…
Redeemable convertible preferred shares are the standard instrument for venture investment in Korean startups. For foreign investors used to US-style preferred stock, RCPS looks familiar: a liquidation preference,…
In almost every share purchase agreement, the seller makes representations and warranties about the target company: that its financial statements are accurate, that it complies with the law,…
When a foreign buyer acquires a Korean business, one of the first decisions is how to buy it. The buyer can acquire the shares of the Korean company,…
When a foreign investor sells its shares in a Korean company, the deal involves more than a share purchase agreement and a wire transfer. Korean law requires a…
Foreign buyers of Korean companies usually focus diligence on revenue, customers, and intellectual property. The liabilities that most often surprise them after closing are less visible: severance that…
When a foreign company acquires a Korean company or establishes a joint venture (JV) in Korea as part of a cross-border M&A transaction, one area that can pose…
