Korean Law for Foreigners
The 'Korean Law for Foreigners Blog' covers topics relevant to expats and foreign residents in Korea, as well as overseas Koreans and non-Koreans who need legal assistance in South Korea.
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…
Marijuana Import in Korea Suspended Indictment
Marijuana Import in Korea Suspended Indictment The client imported various foods containing hemp to Korea with the help of a friend from the United States. The client appointed Pureum Law Office from the investigation stage and defended herself by doing her…
Trespass at night for stealing suspended sentence
Trespass at night for stealing suspended sentence The client committed the crimes of attempted theft, property damage, nighttime home invasion theft, driving without a license, and violating the Road Traffic Act while intoxicated in Itaewon under SOFA status. The…
Inheritance from wife in Korea
Inheritance from wife in Korea Inheritance from wife in Korea The client's Korean spouse died and her real estate holdings were the inheritance. Pureum Law Office (PLO) helped the client to find all the property of the Korean spouse, and provided…
Attempted Murder Probation Sentenced
Attempted Murder Probation Sentenced The client suffered from severe depression and attempted to commit suicide with his son, but was unsuccessful and was investigated and tried for the attempted murder of his son. Pureum Law Office did its best to defend…
Road Rage in Korea with a fine sentenced
Road Rage in Korea with a fine sentenced The client had an argument with a vehicle that cut in in front while moving with children in the car, so he used his own car to drive recklessly. The other party…
Sexual Harassment at home with a fine sentenced
Sexual Harassment at home with a fine sentenced While the client was playing a drinking game with a female friend who came to play, the woman contacted the police and reported the client as forcible molestation and detention. Although he was…
