[Success Case] Securing 4.4 Billion KRW: Successful Prejudgment Attachment of 10 Multiple Properties

Recovering a high-value debt is often a race against time. If a debtor senses legal action, they may attempt to hide or transfer their assets. Today, we share a successful case where we secured a 4.4 billion KRW damages claim by preemptively freezing 10 different properties owned by the debtor.

Our client held a claim for damages amounting to approximately 4.38 billion KRW resulting from the debtor's illegal acts. Given the substantial amount, the priority was to identify and secure the debtor's "accountable assets" (responsibility property) before they could be liquidated.

The debtor was known to own multiple real estate assets, including land, buildings, and shares. A comprehensive and swift preservation strategy was essential to ensure the final judgment wouldn't become a "hollow victory."

To protect our client's interests, our legal team executed a meticulous asset-tracing operation:

• Full Property Identification: We conducted an exhaustive search to identify every piece of real estate owned by the debtor. We successfully pinpointed 10 specific properties, ranging from land and buildings to fractional ownership (shares).
• Substantiating the Claim & Necessity: We provided the court with robust evidence of the existence of the 4.38 billion KRW claim and convincingly argued the 'necessity of preservation'—the risk that the client would never recover the money without an immediate freeze.

In 2025, the court accepted our arguments in full. We received a favorable decision for prejudgment attachment on all 10 properties.

By freezing the debtor's entire real estate portfolio 일괄적으로(simultaneously), we:

• Preemptively secured the recovery source for the high-value damages claim.
• Strategically pressured the debtor, placing our client in a dominant position for future litigation or settlement negotiations.
• Ensured the practical effectiveness of debt recovery by preventing any asset leakage.

In high-stakes litigation, obtaining a winning judgment is only half the battle. The real victory is actually getting the money. Prejudgment attachment (가압류) is the most powerful tool to ensure that victory.

Identifying multiple assets and securing an all-encompassing freeze requires precise technical expertise and speed. If you are pursuing a significant claim, do not wait for the final trial—secure the assets first. Hoam Law Office will be your strategic partner in protecting your rightful claims.