A Contract That Works in Both Languages — and Both Legal Systems.
Your English-language template may look complete, but Korean law can override clauses you didn’t know were negotiable — or invalidate ones you thought were standard.
Why it matters
Korean courts interpret the Korean-language version as controlling in most disputes — a mistranslated clause can change your entire risk position.
Standard U.S./U.K. templates often include liability caps or non-compete terms that Korean mandatory law limits or voids outright.
Governing law and venue clauses that look standard abroad can be unenforceable or practically meaningless if the counterparty’s assets are all in Korea.
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