Korean Law for Foreigners
The "Korean Law for Foreigners Blog" is all about topics relevant to both Korean expats and foreigners abroad.
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.
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
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…
