Easy-Read Litigation Assistance Guide Released

Seoul Administrative Court Releases "Easy-Read" Version
Accessible for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

The Seoul Administrative Court has created an "Easy-Read" version of its litigation assistance guide. The existing litigation assistance guide was based on legal terminology, making it difficult to understand. To improve accessibility, the court developed two versions: an "Easy-Read version for the general public" and an "Easy-Read version for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities."

In 2026, the Seoul Administrative Court improved the previous format of the litigation assistance guide, which had allowed only one attorney to be listed, by enabling multiple attorneys to be recorded for the sake of litigation efficiency. The newly created Easy-Read version of the guide is based on this updated format.

Easy Read Version for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Seoul Administrative Court

The Easy-Read litigation assistance guide is provided as an attachment to the litigation assistance decision. Depending on the individual involved, the appropriate Easy-Read version is provided. Litigation assistance can be granted either ex officio or upon request; for cases involving disabilities or similar circumstances, full support is provided ex officio through litigation assistance.

The "Easy Guide for the General Public" explains litigation assistance as "a system in which the government pays the costs needed for a trial on your behalf." It also guides readers on "how to meet and talk with an attorney" and "how to contact the Korea Legal Aid Corporation for telephone assistance when help is needed."

The "Guide for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities" is even more detailed. It explains litigation assistance as follows: "To go to trial, you need to pay the court. If you do not have money, the court will help you. This is litigation assistance." In addition, it provides plain explanations of court fees, attorney fees, and other trial-related costs, and offers illustrations to guide users through related procedures.

Reporter Park Suyeon, The Law Times

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