Foreign Investment Security Reviews: Trends and Key Corporate Considerations
2026.04.08.
In the current global investment environment, one of the most frequently raised questions by foreign investors is whether an investment or acquisition of equity in Korea may be subject to “national security review.” In particular, as major jurisdictions such as the United States, the European Union, and Japan continue to strengthen their foreign investment screening regimes, and Korea likewise refines its regulatory framework, companies are increasingly required to assess potential regulatory exposure from the early stages of a transaction.
In this newsletter, we summarize recent global trends, key features of the Korean regime, and three practical points that warrant particular attention.
For more details, please refer to the full report attached below.
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