Korea Civil Mediation and Small Claims Cost Calculator

Compare Korean civil mediation, small-claims, and ordinary lawsuit cost with party count, claim amount, electronic filing, and transition cost.

Civil Mediation and Small Claims Inputs

Recommended procedure

mediation

Mediation cost

₩77,500

Small-claims cost

₩155,000

Civil lawsuit cost

₩210,000

Comparison Detail

Small claims eligible
Yes
Mediation saving vs lawsuit
₩132,500
Small-claims saving vs lawsuit
₩55,000
Transition total if mediation fails
₩210,000
Stamp fee bracket
소가 1,000만원 ~ 1억원 구간: 소가 × 0.45% + 5,000원

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What Is the Korea Civil Mediation and Small Claims Cost Calculator?

This calculator compares Korean civil mediation, small-claims litigation, and ordinary civil litigation cost for a given claim amount, applicant count, respondent count, electronic filing choice, and transition-cost assumption.

The English page reuses the Korean cost function. It keeps Korean stamp fee, service fee, electronic filing discount, small-claims threshold logic, and mediation-to-litigation transition cost instead of using one flat filing percentage.

Important Note

Small claims are generally designed for claims up to KRW 30 million. Mediation can be faster and cheaper, but an unresolved mediation may still require litigation or a transition cost.

Procedure Comparison

ProcedureBest fitCost effect
Civil mediationSettlement-focused disputes with room for compromiseLower filing cost and faster negotiation route
Small claimsClaims within the KRW 30 million small-claims rangeSimplified litigation route and faster judgment expectation
Ordinary civil lawsuitHigher amount or legally complex disputesFull litigation cost and longer procedural timeline
Mediation transitionMediation fails and claim moves to lawsuitAdds transition cost when selected

Cost Inputs

  • Claim amount drives stamp fee and whether the small-claims route is available.
  • Applicant and respondent counts affect service-fee assumptions because court service must reach each party.
  • Electronic filing can reduce stamp burden where the Korean model supports an electronic discount.
  • The result compares expected cost across procedure types rather than presenting a single lawsuit-cost figure.

Choosing a Route

Mediation is usually practical when relationship preservation, quick settlement, or installment performance matters. Small claims are useful when the issue is fact-heavy but legally simple and within the statutory amount range.

If the opposing party is unlikely to participate, or if injunctive relief, expert evidence, or complex legal interpretation is needed, ordinary litigation cost may be a more realistic planning number.

FAQ

Does mediation produce an enforceable result?

A properly concluded mediation can have enforceable effect, but if mediation fails, a separate litigation route may be necessary.

Why enter the number of parties?

Service cost and procedural complexity can increase when there are multiple applicants or respondents.

Legal Use Notice

This English page translates and adapts the Korean calculator content for Korea-based estimates. The interactive calculator reuses the same Korean pure calculation function as the Korean page, so the numerical result is aligned with the Korean service. It is an estimation tool, not legal advice for a specific dispute.