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South Korea codifies attorney-client privilege for the first time

( January 30, 2026, 08:30 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: South Korea has formally codified attorney-client privilege for the first time after the National Assembly passed an amendment to the Attorney-at-Law Act. The revision introduces a new provision that grants lawyers and their clients the right to refuse disclosure of confidential communications made in the course of legal representation or in anticipation of the attorney-client relationship. It also restricts investigative authorities from compelling the submission or inspection of documents tied to legal representation, except where the client consents or there is overriding public interests. The revision will take effect one year after promulgation.The revision is attached (in Korean)....

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