Korean Law for Foreigners
The 'Korean Law for Foreigners Blog' covers topics relevant to expats and foreign residents in Korea, as well as overseas Koreans and non-Koreans who need legal assistance in South Korea.
E-9 Visa Korea Guide
When an employer misses an E-9 visa extension deadline, the foreign worker risks status loss and deportation through no fault of their own. A recent landmark opinion from Korea's ACRC addresses this issue, highlighting the need for worker relief and fixes to…
Dual Citizenship in Korea 2026
Simon Lee and the other legal experts at Pureum Law Office in Seoul can help you with all aspects of dual citizenship in South Korea.
Korea AI Basic Act Domestic Agent
Korea’s AI Basic Act requires qualifying foreign AI business operators without a domestic office to appoint a local agent and report to MSIT. Pureum Law Office provides comprehensive domestic agent services to ensure regulatory compliance and prevent fines of up to KRW…
Korea Game Domestic Agent: 2026 Essential Guide to Avoid Penalties
Foreign game companies serving Korean players must appoint a local domestic agent under the Game Industry Promotion Act. Pureum Law Office provides agent representation to ensure regulatory compliance and avoid KRW 20 million fines.
Can Korean-American Men Be Drafted?
For male dual citizens, missing the age-18 renunciation window triggers military obligations or future visa restrictions. Learn how conscription, deferments, adoptee exceptions, and F-4 visas affect Korean-American men.
South Korea Entry Ban: What Foreign Investors Need to Know
A recent Seoul Administrative Court ruling highlights strict Korean border enforcement. An investor behind a $25M Jeju project was denied entry over an eight-year-old suspension of indictment, as courts confirmed financial investment cannot override public safety risks under the Immigration Control Act.
Recovering Korean Nationality and Acquiring Dual Citizenship
Many overseas Koreans (especially those over the age of 65 who wish to spend the rest of their lives in Korea) have a great interest in recovering their South Korean nationality and acquiring dual citizenship.
South Korea Re-entry Permit Exemption
Reinstated following COVID-19 suspensions, South Korea’s Re-entry Permit Exemption allows most long-term foreign residents—including D-2, D-8, E-7, F-4, F-5, and F-6 visa holders—to travel abroad without applying for a permit in advance, provided they return within their authorized exemption period. Discover the…
Drug Crimes in Korea
A complete 2026 guide to drug crimes in Korea covering classifications, penalties, arrest procedures, and legal defense strategies for foreign nationals facing narcotics charges.
