Criminal Law
Explore criminal defense in Korea with insights on cases like sexual assault, drug offenses, and scams. Learn about legal strategies, rights, and processes to navigate the Korean justice system effectively.
Accusation of injury by rape
Accusation of injury by rape The foreign client of Pureum Law Office (PLO) met with a South Korean girl several times and had sexual intercourse with…
Rape Case Dismissed
A Rape Case Dismissed in Korea The client had sex with the woman consensually, but there was a quarrel while the woman left the…
A crime of violence in a state of intoxication
A Crime of Violence in a State of Intoxication - South Korea This client was residing in South Korea under the USFK-ROK Status of Forces Agreement…
Special Assault case Dismissed (Soju bottle thrown at person)
Special Assault case Dismissed The client is a U.S. Army specialist and is subject to the SOFA agreement, but the case occurred outside of work,…
Probation for selling marijuana in Korea
Probation for selling marijuana in Korea The client in this case is a person who had been selling marijuana (cannabis) in South Korea for several years.…
Fraudulent use of credit card
Fraudulent use of credit card - South Korea While staying at a local hotel in South Korea, this client used someone else’s credit card without permission…
Acquitted after being charged with obstruction of justice – South Korea
Acquitted after being charged with obstruction of justice - South Korea Pureum Law Office (PLO) recently defended a foreign client who had been put on trial…
Case study: LSD import
LSD Import - Korea Our client in this case of LSD Import was arrested for importing LSD into South Korea after ordering the illicit substance off…
Case study: Cleared of suspicion on alleged sexual assault
Cleared of suspicion on alleged sexual assault - Korea The client in this case was investigated for the alleged quasi-rape (taking advantage of another's condition of…
