국제적 강행법규에 대한 중재가능성

International public policy recognizes internationally mandatory provisions that must be applied notwithstanding governing laws designated by Private International Law or the agreement entered into by the parties. The purpose of the international public policy is to secure public interests; thus, arbitral proceedings must also adhere to international public policy. However, unlike in the courts, which are official institutions, there are no specific methods to urge arbitral tribunals to apply internationally mandatory provisions. For example, if a party brings a suit in court for a claim relating to an internationally mandatory provision-despite an agreement to arbitrate-the court can review the validity of the arbitration provision as it applies to the internationally mandatory provisions. If the internationally mandatory provisions are not arbitrable, the arbitration provision will not apply, and the court may continue with its proceeding. However, if the arbitration provision does apply, the court must dismiss the suit to allow the parties to begin arbitration proceedings. Further, a court may refuse to recognize an arbitral award on the basis of it being against public policy if the arbitral tribunal failed to apply an arbitration provision deemed applicable to internationally mandatory provisions. This article discusses the arbitrability of internationally mandatory claims as it relates to the issues described above.