Security and Protection Services
Security business licensing, protection contracts, incidents
Security and Protection Services
Security businesses in Korea are licensed and regulated, and protection work carries liability when something goes wrong. Contracts, hiring, permits and incident response each raise legal questions that are best handled before a dispute.
We advise security companies, their clients and individuals who need protection: licensing, contract review, employment disputes involving guards, and the legal handling of incidents during protection work.
What we handle
Legal advice for security businesses
Security business licensing
Disputes over the hiring of guards
Personal protection contracts
Incident response during protection work
Security service contracts
What foreign nationals should know
Foreign companies operating in Korea can contract Korean licensed security providers. We review the Korean contract and its liability clauses.
Foreign nationals can work as security guards only with a status of stay that permits it and after the statutory guard training.
Victims of stalking or threats, including foreign residents, can combine protective orders with private protection. We coordinate the legal side.
Incidents involving foreign clients or staff often need coordination with embassies and interpreters. We coordinate that for you.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, as long as the provider holds the relevant Korean license. The contract should set out scope, liability and insurance clearly.
Yes. Stalking and threats are criminal offenses, and courts can issue protective orders. We combine the criminal complaint with practical protection arrangements.
Licenses under the Security Services Industry Act for each type of service, with requirements for capital, facilities and qualified staff.
The security company and, in some cases, the client. Insurance and the contract's allocation of liability decide the outcome. Document the incident at once.
This page provides general information about Korean law and is not legal advice. Outcomes depend on the facts of each case. Consultations are paid and are held in English or with an interpreter.
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