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Navigating Korean DUI Law in 2026
South Korea’s already strict DUI laws are becoming even tougher, with major April 2026 reforms introducing expanded police powers and significantly harsher penalties—especially for drug-related offenses.…
Korea Military Service Exemption Age Limit Raised: What Overseas Koreans Need to Know
Korea's National Assembly Defense Committee passed an amendment on April 14, 2026, raising the military service exemption age for draft evaders from 38 to 43 and…
Korean Military Travel Permit: Who Needs It & How to Apply in 2026
Korean Military Travel Permit rules apply to many South Korean men age 25 and over who have not completed military service. This guide explains who needs…
Contingency Fee Update in Korea: Criminal Lawyer Fees
This article examines how Criminal Lawyer Fees in Korea may be shifting after a January 2026 Seoul court ruling that upheld a contingency fee agreement. The…
HiKorea Employment Reporting
Starting January 2, 2026, foreign nationals in Korea must submit the HiKorea Employment Report online, streamlining immigration compliance and reducing paperwork.
Korea Kinship Exemption Rule
Korea’s Kinship Exemption Rule, which shielded relatives from property crime prosecution, was abolished on December 30, 2025 after being ruled unconstitutional. Victims may now file complaints…
South Korea Game Industry Promotion Act (GIPA)
In effect from October 2025, overseas gaming companies targeting South Korean users must comply with updated requirements under Korea’s Game Industry Promotion Act (GIPA), which may…
South Korea PIPA | Personal Information Protection Act in 2026
Korea's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) means foreign entities must designate a domestic representative. Pureum Law Office explains PIPA and serves as a Domestic Agent for…
Labor Act Protections for Foreign Workers
Foreign workers in Korea need to understand the laws that protect their employment rights: the Labor Standards Act serves as the primary framework governing employment conditions,…
