[한은 100억 배상 판결]② 멜라트銀, 손해 일부만 청구한 이유는

This case reveals the conflict between international sanctions compliance and domestic contractual obligations as Iran-affiliated Melat Bank sued South Korea's central bank for contract termination losses. Winning over 100 billion won in damages at first trial, the bank strategically claimed only 10 billion—a tactic to reduce judicial resistance and preserve legal grounds for additional claims. The approaching appeal will determine whether secondary U.S. sanctions risks justified the Bank of Korea's actions, highlighting how international financial regulations intersect with domestic legal systems.