---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001683168-26-005877"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FKWL"
cik: "0000722572"
company_name: "FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP"
filed_at: "2026-07-31T21:00:32+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-31T21:02:07.648533+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Franklin Wireless subsidiary ordered to pay $3.67M in damages by Seoul court

## Summary
- Seoul Central District Court ruled against subsidiary Franklin Technology Inc. (FTI) on July 28, 2026.
- Damages of approximately $3,673,336 USD plus 5% annual interest from Nov 4, 2022 to July 16, 2026.
- Post-judgment interest at 12% per annum from July 17, 2026 until full payment.
- Dispute arises from a commercial contract for device development and production.
- Company reviewing written decision and evaluating appeal options; intends to defend position.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001683168-26-005877
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FKWL
- cik: 0000722572
- company_name: FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP
- filed_at: 2026-07-31T21:00:32+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/722572/000168316826005877/0001683168-26-005877-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/722572/000168316826005877/franklin_8k.htm

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