Korean Law for Foreigners
The "Korean Law for Foreigners Blog" is all about topics relevant to both Korean expats and foreigners abroad.
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…
3 Protection Systems under Korean Franchise Law in 2023 (to better understand Korean franchise business)
Korean Franchise Law: 3 Franchisee Protection Systems In South Korea, new types of commercial activities such as franchising, factoring, and leasing have already spread throughout the industry and become commonplace. In particular, more than 5,000 franchise headquarters and over 250,000 franchisees…
Divorce in Korea (Up-to-date information on Korean Divorce in 2024)
Divorce in Korea for Foreigners - #1 Divorce Lawyer in Korea Untying the knot in South Korea doesn't have to turn into a K-pop drama, but getting a divorce in South Korea for foreigners requires research and must be taken seriously. This…
Revised immigration bill (Special Renunciation of Korean Nationality) passed National Assembly on September 1, 2022
Good news! Revised immigration bill, including Special Renunciation of Korean Nationality, passed the Korean National Assembly on September 1, 2022 The major requirements and procedures were sustained, but they were some developments on some requirements as follows. 1. Formal requirements…
Special Renunciation of Korean citizenship (Effective from October 1st 2022)
Latest information on Special Renunciation of Korean Citizenship Pureum Law Office (PLO) has received numerous inquires from overseas Koreans on the latest news regarding Special Renunciation of Korean Nationality. This post focuses on related changes that go into effect from…
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
Travel to Korea - K-ETA Application Note: As of April 1, 2023, K-ETA requirements have been waived for several nationalities, such as US citizens, so please check with travel experts or your embassy in South Korea. K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) is…
