Korean Law for Foreigners
The "Korean Law for Foreigners Blog" is all about topics relevant to both Korean expats and foreigners abroad.
Division of inheritance in Korea (Korean Civil Law article 1000, 1001, 1003 and 1009)
Division of inheritance in Korea This time we will talk more about the division of inherited property — division of inheritance in Korea — according to the Korean inheritance law. As we mentioned in an example from a previous post, Mike left…
Simon D. Lee officially certified as an Expert Divorce Attorney!
Korean Bar Association certifies Simon D. Lee as an “Expert Divorce Attorney” Over the past 3 years attorney Simon D. Lee has successfully resolved over 30 divorce cases, thereby reaching the milestone of 120 hours of professional assistance, for which the Korean…
Legal effect and validity of a will created in Korea
Legal effect and validity of a will created in Korea Lately, we have been receiving an increasing number of inquiries about inheritance and wills in Korea. In response to this, PLO has decided to issue another mini-series of articles, addressing the most…
Case study: LSD import
LSD Import - Korea Our client in this case of LSD Import was arrested for importing LSD into South Korea after ordering the illicit substance off of the Internet. The psychedelic drug lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), also known colloquially as acid, is…
How to Get a Quick Easy Amicable Divorce Settlement in Korea
Uncontested Divorce in Korea Sometimes things just don’t work out. You’re both good people, but somehow you drifted apart. Or maybe you just want different things out of the future. Regardless, Korea makes amicable divorce a relatively painless process. Here’s what you…
Case study: Cleared of suspicion on alleged sexual assault
Cleared of suspicion on alleged sexual assault - Korea The client in this case was investigated for the alleged quasi-rape (taking advantage of another's condition of unconsciousness or inability to resist) of a woman who claimed that he took advantage of her…
Case study: Import of cannabis
Import of Cannabis Vape - Korea The client in this case was indicted by South Korean legal authorities for importing cannabis vape cartridges after asking a friend abroad to send them to the ROK. The import of cannabis to Korea is a…
Case study: Suspension of drug charge for possession of cannabis
Possession of Cannabis - Korea The client in this case mistakenly entered South Korea with a cannabis (marijuana) vape cartridge that he had left in his bag. Even if one doesn't intend to bring an illicit substance with them, it is still…
Case study: Non-indictment after assault?
Non-indictment After Assault - Korea The client in this case of non-indictment after assault was in South Korea under the US-ROK Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA status). This incident came about when the defendant was charged with assault after hitting (assault) a…
