Korean Law for Foreigners
The "Korean Law for Foreigners Blog" is all about topics relevant to both Korean expats and foreigners abroad.
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…
Special Renunciation of Korean Nationality (예외적 국적이탈 허가)
Special Renunciation of Korean Nationality (예외적 국적이탈 허가) in effect since October 1st, 2022 Good news! Special Renunciation of Korean Nationality You or your children can now give up your South Korean nationality without having to complete compulsory Republic of Korea military…
South Korea Re-entry Permit Exemption
Re-entry Permit Exemption - South Korea South Korea's Re-Entry Permit Exemption will be brought back into effect from April 1, 2022 after having been suspended since June 1, 2020 as part of COVID-19 protocols. Who is Exempted from Re-entry Permit According to…
5 Steps for Collecting Debt in Korea (in and out of court)
5 Steps for Collecting Debt in Korea (in and out of court) Collecting Debt from Korea There are many different ways to collect on debts in Korea. Pureum Law Office (PLO) has been helping international clients collect debts since 2014.…
5 Tips Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney in Korea (tips for finding a good lawyer)
5 Tips to Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney in Korea Simon Lee is a managing partner at Pureum Law Office (PLO). He has been practicing law since 2012, establishing PLO in 2014 at it original location in Itaewon, Seoul, which has been…
Supreme Court Reverse Decision
Supreme Court Reverse Decision South Korea Supreme Court Reverse Decision The client in this case that eventually saw a Supreme Court Reverse Decision appointed Pureum Law Office during his first trial and filed a claim for payment against another party,…
Confirmation of non-existence of debt: Civil Lawsuit
Civil Lawsuit in Korea(Confirmation of non-existence of debt) The client's ex-girlfriend has repeatedly demanded that the client repay the borrowed money, and even brought a civil action against the client (dismissed because it was not served). Accordingly, the client hired Pureum…
Sexual Harassment at Motel probation sentenced
Sexual Harassment at Motel probation sentenced In a state of delirium, the client called the victim to a hotel room and forcibly molested the victim for several hours. It was a case that was not easy to resolve because the quality of…
