Korean contract — what to review before signing

Korean clients may send English templates or full 한국어 계약서. Focus on money, 위약금, and IP assignment — not literal translation.

Patterns

• English master + Korean pricing exhibit
• Payment after inspection (검수) with no deadline
• Seoul courts or Korean arbitration
• PIPA addendum for personal data

Seven checks

1. 대금 — deposit vs pay-when-approved
2. Delay damages — daily rate and cap
3. Termination — short notice, no pay for WIP
4. Copyright — work-for-hire to client
5. NDA penalties
6. Governing law — Korea while you work abroad
7. Korean text prevails

Contractoor → EN explanations. Official paper: certified translation.

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Informational only, not legal advice.