Common English Mistakes in Agreements by Korean Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Korean speakers from South Korea when writing a Agreement in English.

Mistake Example #1

Omitting articles ('a', 'an', 'the')

This Agreement is madefor the provision of services between Company and Client. for provision of sThervices. Parties agree to the terms outlined inthe document and will adhere to the specifiedconditions. Thispecified. Agreement shall commence onthe date of signing and remain in effect until terminated by either party.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I added articles before some of the nouns and made some additional changes to improve fluidity and make the English sound a bit more natural."

This Agreement is made for the provision of services between Company and Client. The Parties agree to the terms outlined in the document and will adhere to the specified conditions. This Agreement shall commence on the date of signing and remain in effect until terminated by either party.

This Agreement is made between Company and Client for provision of services. Parties agree to terms outlined in document and will adhere to conditions specified. Agreement shall commence on date of signing and remain in effect until terminated by either party.

Mistake Example #2

Incorrect word order in complex sentences

This Agreement is made betweentwo parties, the Buyer and the Seller, who agree to therms followingterms. The Buyer shall, upon delivery of goods, make payment within 30 days,. which iIf not fulfilled, the Seller may terminate thecontract. The Seller, to ensure quality,the Seller will provide goods that meet the agreedspecificationsagreed, and ifthey do not, the Buyer may request areplacement.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Changes I made were mostly to improve fluidity and readability. Nice job! "

This Agreement is made between two parties, the Buyer and the Seller, who agree to the following terms. The Buyer shall, upon delivery of goods, make payment within 30 days. If not fulfilled, the Seller may terminate the contract. To ensure quality, the Seller will provide goods that meet the agreed specifications, and if they do not, the Buyer may request a replacement.

This Agreement is made between parties, the Buyer and the Seller, who agree to terms following. The Buyer shall, upon delivery of goods, make payment within 30 days, which if not fulfilled, the Seller may terminate contract. The Seller, to ensure quality, will provide goods that meet specifications agreed, and if not, the Buyer may request replacement.

Mistake Example #3

Confusion with prepositions ('in', 'on', 'at')

This Agreement is made in Seoul, South Korea, on 15th October 2023, between ABC Corporation and XYZ Ltd. The parties agree to collaborate in the development of new software, with the project commencing at the beginning of November. All disputes arising in this Agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the laws in South Korea.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"No problems with this one!"

This Agreement is made in Seoul, South Korea, on 15th October 2023, between ABC Corporation and XYZ Ltd. The parties agree to collaborate in the development of new software, with the project commencing at the beginning of November. All disputes arising in this Agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the laws in South Korea.

This Agreement is made in Seoul, South Korea, on 15th October 2023, between ABC Corporation and XYZ Ltd. The parties agree to collaborate in the development of new software, with the project commencing at the beginning of November. All disputes arising in this Agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the laws in South Korea.