A Guide to KCAB Arbitration is an article-by-article commentary on the 2026 KCAB International Arbitration Rules – the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board’s (KCAB) most substantial overhaul of its rules to date – including expert contributions by some of the most experienced international arbitration practitioners in Korea and across the Asia-Pacific region, several of whom served as members of the committee that drafted the 2026 Rules, resulting in an authoritative English-language guide to arbitration under KCAB International’s rules today. The KCAB is one of Asia’s leading international arbitration institutions, serving parties from around the world.
By combining a coherent structure with a diversity of perspectives, the editors have put together a rigorous and readable resource, including the following features:
As a uniquely collaborative work involving all key stakeholders – the institution itself, leading counsel and arbitrators, and members of the committee that revised the Rules – the commentary will prove of great value to parties and practitioners participating in KCAB proceedings seeking reliable, accessible guidance.
