@article{ART003274393},
author={Cho Jae Jin and Kwon, Kee Wook},
title={A Study on Institutional Improvements for Jeonse Deposit Refund Risks and Victim Protection – Focusing on Bridging the Gap Between Legal and De Facto Victims –},
journal={Legal Theory & Practice Review},
issn={2288-1840},
year={2025},
volume={13},
number={4},
pages={283-317}
TY - JOUR
AU - Cho Jae Jin
AU - Kwon, Kee Wook
TI - A Study on Institutional Improvements for Jeonse Deposit Refund Risks and Victim Protection – Focusing on Bridging the Gap Between Legal and De Facto Victims –
JO - Legal Theory & Practice Review
PY - 2025
VL - 13
IS - 4
PB - The Korea Society for Legal Theory and Practice Inc.
SP - 283
EP - 317
SN - 2288-1840
AB - This study addresses the rising risk of non-refundable jeonse deposits caused by fraud and “empty can jeonse.” It critiques the limitations of the current institutional response, particularly the Jeonse Fraud Special Act, which excludes many tenants by setting overly strict victim criteria, thereby widening the gap between legal and de facto victims. Findings reveal major weaknesses, including narrow victim recognition, restrictions and delays in deposit guarantee insurance, insufficient preventive mechanisms, and poor coordination between central and local governments.
The study recommends redefining victim categories, expanding mandatory enrollment in guarantee insurance, establishing localized schemes, improving information disclosure and risk alert systems, and strengthening intergovernmental cooperation.
It concludes that Korea’s response system must evolve from narrow post hoc measures to a more inclusive and preventive framework to ensure tenant protection and restore confidence in the rental housing market.
KW - Jeonse Deposit Refund Risk;Jeonse Fraud;Non-refundable Jeonse Deposit;Jeonse Fraud Special Act;Jeonse Deposit Guarantee Insurance
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Cho Jae Jin and Kwon, Kee Wook. (2025). A Study on Institutional Improvements for Jeonse Deposit Refund Risks and Victim Protection – Focusing on Bridging the Gap Between Legal and De Facto Victims –. Legal Theory & Practice Review, 13(4), 283-317.
Cho Jae Jin and Kwon, Kee Wook. 2025, "A Study on Institutional Improvements for Jeonse Deposit Refund Risks and Victim Protection – Focusing on Bridging the Gap Between Legal and De Facto Victims –", Legal Theory & Practice Review, vol.13, no.4 pp.283-317.
Cho Jae Jin, Kwon, Kee Wook "A Study on Institutional Improvements for Jeonse Deposit Refund Risks and Victim Protection – Focusing on Bridging the Gap Between Legal and De Facto Victims –" Legal Theory & Practice Review 13.4 pp.283-317 (2025) : 283.
Cho Jae Jin, Kwon, Kee Wook. A Study on Institutional Improvements for Jeonse Deposit Refund Risks and Victim Protection – Focusing on Bridging the Gap Between Legal and De Facto Victims –. 2025; 13(4), 283-317.
Cho Jae Jin and Kwon, Kee Wook. "A Study on Institutional Improvements for Jeonse Deposit Refund Risks and Victim Protection – Focusing on Bridging the Gap Between Legal and De Facto Victims –" Legal Theory & Practice Review 13, no.4 (2025) : 283-317.
Cho Jae Jin; Kwon, Kee Wook. A Study on Institutional Improvements for Jeonse Deposit Refund Risks and Victim Protection – Focusing on Bridging the Gap Between Legal and De Facto Victims –. Legal Theory & Practice Review, 13(4), 283-317.
Cho Jae Jin; Kwon, Kee Wook. A Study on Institutional Improvements for Jeonse Deposit Refund Risks and Victim Protection – Focusing on Bridging the Gap Between Legal and De Facto Victims –. Legal Theory & Practice Review. 2025; 13(4) 283-317.
Cho Jae Jin, Kwon, Kee Wook. A Study on Institutional Improvements for Jeonse Deposit Refund Risks and Victim Protection – Focusing on Bridging the Gap Between Legal and De Facto Victims –. 2025; 13(4), 283-317.
Cho Jae Jin and Kwon, Kee Wook. "A Study on Institutional Improvements for Jeonse Deposit Refund Risks and Victim Protection – Focusing on Bridging the Gap Between Legal and De Facto Victims –" Legal Theory & Practice Review 13, no.4 (2025) : 283-317.
