South Korea–India Desk

Indian counsel for Korean law firms, chaebols, and Korean companies investing in India

South Korea and India have a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in force since 2010, and Korean investment in India has grown significantly — driven by Samsung, Hyundai, LG, POSCO, and a growing cohort of Korean SMEs and start-ups. India's large consumer market, manufacturing ambitions, and young workforce are strategic priorities for Korean companies seeking to diversify supply chains and access growth markets. Korean law firms and in-house legal teams at Korean companies increasingly need Indian co-counsel who understand Korean corporate culture and can integrate smoothly into chaebols' structured legal workflows. RevLaw's South Korea Desk serves Korean law firms, Korean chambers of commerce, and Korean companies at every stage of their India journey.

Bilateral Context

The India-Korea CEPA (2010) provides for preferential tariffs across a wide range of goods and commitments on services and investment. Bilateral trade stood at approximately USD 27 billion in FY 2022–23. Korean FDI in India is concentrated in automotive (Hyundai, Kia), electronics (Samsung, LG), steel (POSCO), and renewable energy. Korea and India are also exploring an upgraded CEPA and greater cooperation on semiconductors and defence production. Korean companies operating in India must navigate FDI policy, FEMA compliance, India's PLI schemes, and a complex labour law framework — RevLaw advises across all these dimensions.

Typical Mandates

Korean automotive and electronics manufacturer establishing manufacturing facilities in India under PLI scheme

Korean chaebol subsidiary governance and Companies Act 2013 compliance in India

SIAC and ICC arbitration support — Indian law opinion for Korea-India commercial disputes

FDI structuring for Korean investment into regulated Indian sectors (defence, telecom, fintech)

Cross-border M&A: Indian due diligence for Korean strategic acquirers of Indian companies

Employment law advisory for Korean companies managing Indian operations and Korean secondees

Key Legal Frameworks

India-Korea CEPA (2010)

Preferential tariffs on goods and commitments on services; under review for upgrade to deepen bilateral trade.

PLI Scheme (Production-Linked Incentive)

Indian government incentive scheme across 14 sectors — Korean electronics and automotive companies are significant beneficiaries.

FDI Policy (DPIIT)

Governs Korean investment into Indian entities — sector-specific rules and approval requirements.

SIAC Rules 2016

Most frequently used institutional rules for India-Korea arbitrations; RevLaw acts as Indian co-counsel.

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