International Commerce and Information Review (통상정보연구)
- Volume 1 Issue 2
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- Pages.229-247
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- 1999
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- 1598-7604(pISSN)
A Study on the Legal Effect of Electronic Contract
전자계약의 효력에 관한 연구
- Song, Gye-Eui (International Logistics, School of International Relations, Dongseo University)
- 송계의 (동서대학교 국제물류)
- Published : 1999.12.30
Abstract
Where a paper document, a manual signature, or negotiability is required in statute, then solutions must be found through a change in the law. However, where the problem originates in commercial usage, then the solution can be easier, and speedy. Certainly, nearly all of the functions that paper document provides can be equally, or better, satisfied by electronic means. That is, Electronic Commerce(EC), which has been increasing rapidly and is a new type of transaction, may be hindered by legal obstacles to use of Electronic Message, or by uncertainty to its legal effect and validity. Therefore, it is important to sustain legal effect to Electronic Message for the prosperity of EC The one of solutions is to use reliable Electronic signature system by Certification Authority to verify the authenticity of Electronic Message.
Keywords
- Electronic Commerce(EC);
- Electronic Contract;
- Electronic Signature;
- Paperless Commerce;
- Electronic Paper;
- Authenticity;
- Integrity;
- Nonrepudiation;
- Certificate