Should any dispute arise regarding the interpretation of any part of the regulations and conditions of Seoul International Music Competition 2008, the regulations and conditions written in the language of Korean in this body of information and the related laws and codes of the Republic of Korea will be the only legal basis. All decisions made by the Secretariat, Management Committee, and Jury will be final and are not subjected to appeal. No negotiations will be considered.
 
 

The Jury reserves a right to withhold an award.
In the case of a tie, the prize money of the prize won and that of the next prize in the ranking will be
    added up and distributed equally.
Taxes will be deducted from the prize money according to Korean tax laws.

Professional engagements will be arranged for the prize winners. These may include concerts, recitals, and recordings for CDs or DVDs. The first prize winner and other selected prize winners will be required to be available to perform for these engagements. For such engagements, the round-trip airfare as well as the room and board for a maximum of 7 days will be provided by the Secretariat. No performance-related fees shall be paid to the performer.