About us
About us
Legal Guardian for Expats
OUR STORY
LAWYERS FOR FOREIGNERS
Pureum Law Office(PLO) has been dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal services to international clients since its inception in 2014.
Founded as “Lee & Hong Law Office” in Itaewon, Seoul, by Simon Lee and KB Hong, the firm quickly earned a reputation for its personalized and effective legal approach.
In early 2015, the firm expanded its capabilities by bringing in a new partner, Austin Hong, and later relocated to a larger, more modern office in Mapo, Seoul, in 2022.
OUR PRINCIPLES
OUR 5 PRINCIPLES: The “5 Ps” of PLO
Professionalism
Maintaining top integrity and quality in all legal services
Personalization
Customizing advice to fit each client’s specific needs
Proactivity
Identifying challenges early and offering preemptive solutions
Presentation
Simplifying legal information for clear client understanding
Practicality
Providing actionable, user-friendly legal guidance
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
LAW OFFICE with 10+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Over the past decade, Pureum Law Office has successfully managed over 3,000 cases, becoming a trusted partner for clients navigating Korea’s legal landscape.
PLO prides ourselves on our client-centered approach and our ability to offer multilingual services, ensuring effective communication and understanding. PLO is committed to building long-lasting relationships with our clients by providing legal solutions that are not only effective but also practical and sustainable.
PRO BONO
SEOUL GLOBAL CENTER
Since founding PLO in 2014, Simon, the founding partner of PLO, has been offering pro bono legal advice to foreigners as a specialist consultant at the Seoul Global Center, which is affiliated with Seoul City Hall, for over 10 years.
In 2022, he received a plaque of appreciation from the head of the Seoul Global Center for his long-term volunteer work.
Foreigners facing difficult circumstances who are unable to hire a lawyer are encouraged to contact the Seoul Global Center to schedule a consultation with Simon Lee.
OUR CLIENTS
DIVERSE RANGE OF FOREIGN CLIENTS
PLO has been working with a variety of foreign corporations, including the following.
