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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 Voluntary Departure Program
Korea Voluntary Departure Program Dec 2025 to Feb 2026, waiving fines and suspending entry restrictions for eligible undocumented foreigners. Does not guarantee future re-entry or erase…
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 2025
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,…
Korean DUI Law
Korean DUI Law: Critical Legal Changes Foreigners Must Know Are you a foreign national living or working in South Korea? Understanding the country's strict DUI laws…
Top 10 Questions About the Student Visa in Korea (Answered!)
Pureum Law Office answers the 10 most frequently asked questions about Korea's International Student Visa.
