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Protection of Financial Consumers
Dispute mediation of the Korea Exchange Market Surveillance Committee
Dispute mediation organization
- The Korea Exchange has a Market Surveillance Committee for the voluntary resolution of disputes related to transactions in the securities market and derivatives market. [See the Korea Exchange Surveillance Integrated Portal website (https://sims.krx.co.kr)-Dispute Mediation-Dispute Mediation Guide.]
Subjects of dispute mediation
- Disputes related to trading rights, obligations, or interests in the securities market, KOSDAQ market, and derivatives market are subject to these provisions. [See the Korea Exchange Surveillance Integrated Portal website-Dispute Mediation-Dispute Mediation Guide-Securities/Derivatives Trading Dispute Mediation Target.]
Dispute resolution by the Korea Exchange Market Surveillance Committee
※ Dispute mediation of the Korea Exchange can be applied for via the Internet, mail, facsimile, or in person.
· Internet:
√ Dispute Mediation Center: https://sims.krx.co.kr
√ Korea Exchange website: http://www.krx.co.kr
√ Market Surveillance Committee website: https://moc.krx.co.kr
· Fax: Dispute Mediation Team ☎ 02-786-0263
- The Market Surveillance Committee can recommend or propose a settlement to the parties verbally or in writing in cases deemed appropriate for amicable resolution.
- If no agreement is reached, the case is referred to the Market Surveillance Committee within 30 days from the date of receipt of the mediation application (excluding the fact-finding period).
- If a party accepts the mediation proposal notified by the Market Surveillance Committee, they must appear before the committee within 15 days from the date of receipt of the mediation proposal, prepare 3 copies of the mediation document, and finalize the mediation by affixing their signature or seal.
Effect of dispute mediation
- If a party accepts the mediation proposal of the Market Surveillance Committee, it is granted the effect of a settlement contract under the Civil Act [see the Korea Exchange Surveillance Integrated Portal website-Dispute Mediation-Dispute Mediation Guide-Securities/Derivatives Trading Dispute Mediation Effect].