Korean Law for Foreigners
The "Korean Law for Foreigners Blog" is all about topics relevant to both Korean expats and foreigners abroad.
Expedited Divorce Case for a Client Residing in the United States
This case involved a client residing in the United States who retained Pureum Law Office with the sole request for a swift divorce. Simon Lee informed the Family Court that both parties had already agreed to the divorce and that there were…
Case of Foreign Suspect Involved in Voice Phishing Receiving a Suspension of Indictment
This case involved a foreign suspect who participated in a voice phishing scheme and, with the assistance of Pureum Law Office, received an exceptionally lenient outcome of a suspension of indictment. Simon identified the foreign suspect’s role as a cash collector and…
Pureum Law Office Welcomes Two Esteemed Partner Attorneys to Its Distinguished Team
Pureum Law Office proudly announces the addition of two esteemed partner attorneys to its distinguished team. Michael Park, boasting nine years of experience as the team leader of SPC's legal department, established the law firm Yeong in 2022, where he served as…
Child Support in Korea 2025
1. Korea’s Child Support Standard Since the Seoul Family Court enacted and published the child support standard table on May 30, 2012, it was further revised on May 30, 2014 and November 17, 2017. In the meantime, the standard table for calculating child…
Korea Inheritance Tax Advice in 2024 (How To Save It)
Korea Inheritance Tax Advice in 2024 Many of our foreign clients here at Pureum Law Office (PLO) have asked about Korea inheritance tax when we were assisting them with related legal issues. This blog post explains the rules and laws associated with…
Sex Crimes in Korea (2024 Korean Criminal Law)
Sex Crimes in Korea Since 2014, PLO has represented various foreign nationals in sex-related offenses. Let’s learn about sex-related offenses as categorized by South Korean criminal law and special acts, with a step-by-step guide for the necessary defensive measures. South Korean laws…
Latest News on Exceptional Nationality Renunciation
It has been more than 2 months since the decree of Exceptional Nationality Renunciation was newly legislated on October 1st, 2022. However, the National Assembly Subcommittee is yet to enact the necessary Enforcement Degree or Enforcement Regulations that support Article 14 Clause…
Scam Alert!
Since late July, we've had multiple reports that an imposter in the name of Mr. Hong, Hyeon has been pretending to be a visa consultant at Pureum. No such person ever worked for Pureum. Do not send funds to this Mr.…
K-ETA Korea Electronic Travel Authorization
Pureum Law Office can assist with K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization), the online electronic authorization for travel to Korea for visa-free foreign visitors.
