Check whether a company is active

    Check if a South Korea company is active

    Source-cited registry guidance — access and document fees vary by source.

    Search DART / Supreme Court Registry at the official source

    DART is a disclosure source, not a complete register of every Korean business. For legal registration evidence, distinguish disclosures from the Supreme Court registration service.

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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: DART / Supreme Court Registry

    How do I check whether a company is still active in South Korea?

    Identify the exact company in DART / Supreme Court Registry, then record its status, source and retrieval date. Active registration does not prove current trading or financial health. Liquidation is not the same as dissolution; interpret each status using the official register's terminology.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Find the company

      Search by name or registration number to open the correct record.

    2. 2

      Read the status field

      Preserve the exact status wording and its effective date where supplied. Consult the official explanation; a non-active label is not by itself a fraud verdict or a complete legal opinion.

    3. 3

      Check the available filing dates

      Distinguish the document date, status effective date and retrieval date. Filing schedules vary by entity and jurisdiction, so a gap is a question to investigate rather than proof of non-compliance.

    4. 4

      Confirm at the source

      Status changes propagate from DART / Supreme Court Registry at https://dart.fss.or.kr. For a decision with money attached, confirm there.

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    South Korea: choosing and checking the right record

    Choose the correct source
    Use DART for corporate disclosures and filings in its scope. For a legal registration check, consult the relevant registration service rather than assuming every small Korean business must appear in DART.
    Confirm the entity
    Keep a DART company code separate from a corporate registration number and a business registration number. Compare the Korean legal name and the entity behind an English brand name.

    Check current access and document options on the official DART / Supreme Court Registry site. For search limitations and missing-result guidance, see the South Korea registry guide.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I know if a South Korea company is still trading?

    The register's status field is the authoritative answer. An active/registered status on DART / Supreme Court Registry means the entity is currently on the register. It does not by itself prove the business is operating, so also check the most recent filing date.

    What does "dissolved" or "struck off" mean?

    These labels generally indicate a registration has ended or been removed. Check the source's explanation and any subsequent reinstatement or successor filings. Contract validity and legal consequences require separate advice; they cannot be decided from this field alone.

    Is checking company status in South Korea free?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free. Check DART / Supreme Court Registry's current access terms for status information or official documents; fees and account requirements vary.

    What is DART?

    DART (Data Analysis, Retrieval and Transfer System) is Korea's electronic corporate disclosure system operated by the FSS. It provides free access to financial filings, annual reports, ownership changes, and material events for listed and significant companies.

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    Is the South Korea company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the DART / Supreme Court Registry are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official South Korea business registry?

    The DART / Supreme Court Registry is the official public register of companies incorporated in South Korea. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://dart.fss.or.kr.

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