Korean Law for Foreigners
The "Korean Law for Foreigners Blog" is all about topics relevant to both Korean expats and foreigners abroad.
F-2-99 visa: long-term residency
The F-2-99 visa offers a solution for those who have lived in Korea for more than 5-7 years. This visa is available to individuals who meet specific length-of-stay requirements and some additional conditions, such as financial stability and basic language proficiency. If…
What are the F-2-7 and F-2-99 visas?
Today we are entering another mini-series of articles by Pureum Law Office. This time we will discuss two sub-types of F-2 visa: F-2-7 and F-2-99. First, we are going to shed some light on the F-2-7 visa, also known as the long-term…
Simon D. Lee officially certified as an Expert Criminal Defense Attorney!
Korea Bar Association Certifies Simon D. Lee an "Expert Criminal Defense Attorney" Due to the huge number of criminal cases where attorney Simon D. Lee demonstrated an outstanding performance and exceptionally good results, in 2019 he was officially registered as an expert…
F-6 Visa after Divorce in Korea (Alimony, custody, child support and the loss of F-6)
F-6 Visa after Divorce in Korea (Alimony, custody, child support and the loss of F-6) In previous articles we talked about whether it is possible for a foreigner to get a divorce in Korea, what the procedure and related time frames…
6 Legal Grounds for Divorce in Korea
This article outlines the six legal grounds for divorce under Korean law, including unchastity, malicious desertion, extreme maltreatment, and more. Understanding these grounds is crucial for anyone considering a contested divorce in Korea. Learn how Korean law applies to divorce cases and…
Divorce Procedure in Korea and How Long It Takes – #1 Divorce Lawyer in Korea
Advice from a Divorce Lawyer in Korea Dear expats, this is the second article in our series on divorce procedures in Korea. We previously determined whether or not foreigners can divorce in Korea while this entry focuses on types of divorce and…
Can I divorce in Korea under Korean Law?
Divorce in South Korea 1. My spouse and I have never registered nor reported our marriage to the Korean government; can we still divorce in Korea? Yes, as long as the marriage is legally registered or reported to the respective authorities in…
Simon D. Lee gets selected as one of the best lawyers in Korea!
We are pleased to announce that attorney Simon D. Lee was chosen as one of the best lawyers in the Republic of Korea by You may view the whole list here. Many thanks to everyone who has been with us, we are…
Case study: Suspension of imprisonment for former convict – Korea
Suspension of imprisonment for former convict - Korea The client in this case had previously been found guilty of breaking South Korean law and was sentenced to prison. Some time after his release for that crime, he was found guilty of confining…