Civil Law
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Korean Inheritance Law (based on 2024 Korean Civil Code)
Korean Inheritance Law - Wills in Korea In a previous article, we talked about the legal effect of a will created in Korea by a foreigner…
Case of Appointing Adult Guardians for Two Family Members with Health Issues
This case involved the appointment of adult guardians for two family members in poor health, as requested by Pureum Law Office's client, who was one of…
Overcoming Legal Hurdles: A Victory for a Foreign Client in South Korea
In this case, a foreign company supplied goods to a Korean watch retail company but did not receive payment for the transaction. As a result, the…
Case of Defending Inheritance Property Rights Against Third-Party Claims
This case involved a client residing abroad whose spouse passed away in Korea, leaving behind an apartment as part of the inheritance. The property was occupied…
Case of Child Return Order from Korea to Hawaii
This case involved the collaboration of Simon and Austin, who worked together to help a foreign client (the father) obtain a court order from the Korean…
Case of International Child Abduction and Successful Return Order
This case began when a foreign father, whose child had been abducted to Korea, sought legal assistance from Pureum Law Office. The client had also retained…
Case of Adult Guardianship for a Corporate Executive in a Vegetative State
This case involved a client who was serving as a director at a large corporation and suddenly fell into a vegetative state due to an unexpected…
5 Steps for Collecting Debt in Korea (in and out of court)
5 Steps for Collecting Debt in Korea (in and out of court) Collecting Debt from Korea There are many different ways to collect on…
Supreme Court Reverse Decision
Supreme Court Reverse Decision South Korea Supreme Court Reverse Decision The client in this case that eventually saw a Supreme Court Reverse Decision appointed…
