About Us

_About us

Living abroad in South Korea, it is essential to familiarize yourself with local laws to protect your rights. For everything else, Pureum Law Office is here to help you every step of the way.

_OUR STORY

LAWYERS FOR FOREIGNERS

Pureum Law Office (PLO) has been dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal services to international clients since its founding in 2014.

Founded as “Lee & Hong Law Office” in the foreigner enclave of Itaewon, Seoul by Simon Lee and KB Hong, the firm quickly earned a stellar 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 then relocated to a larger, more modern office in Seoul’s Mapo District 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.

The other major achievements of the PLO over the past decade are as follows.

2015 Selected as a Recommended Lawyer by the U.S. and U.K. Embassies
2016, 2017 Awarded Certificate of Appreciation by the U.S. Embassy
2018 The A List: Korea’s 100 Lawyers
2019 Registered Criminal Law Specialist by KBA
2020 Registered Divorce Law Specialist by the KBA
2022 Registered Immigration Agency by the Ministry of Justice
2024 Awarded Certificate of Appreciation by the Philippine Embassy

_PRO BONO

SEOUL GLOBAL CENTER

Since founding PLO in 2014, PLO’s founding partner Simon Lee has offered pro bono legal advice to foreigners as a specialist consultant at Seoul Global Center, which is affiliated with Seoul City Hall.

Foreigners facing difficulties who are unable to hire a lawyer are encouraged to contact Seoul Global Center to schedule a consultation with Attorney Lee.