Korean Law for Foreigners
The "Korean Law for Foreigners Blog" is all about topics relevant to both Korean expats and foreigners abroad.
Exchanging Foreign Driver’s License for a Korean One
Learn about the laws of driving with a foreign driver's license and how to exchange a foreign driver's license for a Korean one.
75 points are enough for F-2 Korean visa
Foreigners residing in South Korea who wish to retain their F-2-7 visa should be aware of the rules and exemptions.
Rape Case Dismissed
A Rape Case Dismissed in Korea The client had sex with the woman consensually, but there was a quarrel while the woman left the house, and the client held the woman's hand to resolve the misunderstanding with the woman. He…
A crime of violence in a state of intoxication
A Crime of Violence in a State of Intoxication - South Korea This client was residing in South Korea under the USFK-ROK Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). After departing his unit when finished working for the day, he proceeded to become intoxicated…
Special Assault case Dismissed (Soju bottle thrown at person)
Special Assault case Dismissed The client is a U.S. Army specialist and is subject to the SOFA agreement, but the case occurred outside of work, and the Korean Criminal Code was applied. The client was drunk and had an argument with…
Probation for selling marijuana in Korea
Probation for selling marijuana in Korea The client in this case is a person who had been selling marijuana (cannabis) in South Korea for several years. Eventually, one of the persons our client had been selling the illicit substance to was arrested…
DUI case with no punishment
DUI case with no punishment - South Korea This client became intoxicated in Seoul's Itaewon area and drove to his home, but a person in another vehicle reported to the local South Korean police that our client appeared to be drink driving.…
Fraudulent use of credit card
Fraudulent use of credit card - South Korea While staying at a local hotel in South Korea, this client used someone else’s credit card without permission to purchase goods. Consequently, he was placed under investigation for fraud and violating Korea's Specialized Credit…
Case won against an insurance company in Korea
Case won against an insurance company in Korea The client was standing in the parking lot of the car repair center, and the car repair center staff did not see and ended up hitting the client's back while backing up…
