Korean Law for Foreigners
The "Korean Law for Foreigners Blog" is all about topics relevant to both Korean expats and foreigners abroad.
Case study: Suspended sentence for KRW 200 million in damages
Suspended Sentence - Fake Loan Agreement in Korea The client in this case had a clean record, he did not have any previous convictions in the Republic of Korea (ROK). Nonetheless, he ended up committing a serious crime by creating a fake…
F-2-7 Korean Visa
F-2-7 Korean Visa Pureum Law Office (PLO) helps foreigners obtain a sub-type of the F-2 Korean visa, the F-2-7, which is also known as the long-term residency points-based visa or simply point-baseds visa. Please note that this is different than the F-2-99…
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…
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…
How to Apply for Korea F-5 Visa While on F-6 Spousal Visa
How to Apply for Korean F-5 Visa While on a Spousal Visa (F6) One of our most common inquiries is whether someone can apply for the F-5 visa if they have been married to a Korean and lived in South Korea for…
