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.
Korea Game Domestic Agent: 2026 Essential Guide to Avoid Penalties
Foreign game companies serving Korean players must appoint a local domestic agent under the Game Industry Promotion Act. Pureum Law Office provides agent representation to ensure regulatory compliance and avoid KRW 20 million fines.
Can Korean-American Men Be Drafted?
For male dual citizens, missing the age-18 renunciation window triggers military obligations or future visa restrictions. Learn how conscription, deferments, adoptee exceptions, and F-4 visas affect Korean-American men.
Amicable Divorce Settlement in Korea
Obtaining an amicable divorce in South Korea can be a fast, cost-effective process if both parties reach a mutual agreement on major terms.
South Korea Entry Ban: What Foreign Investors Need to Know
A recent Seoul Administrative Court ruling highlights strict Korean border enforcement. An investor behind a $25M Jeju project was denied entry over an eight-year-old suspension of indictment, as courts confirmed financial investment cannot override public safety risks under the Immigration Control Act.
Recovering Korean Nationality and Acquiring Dual Citizenship
Many overseas Koreans (especially those over the age of 65 who wish to spend the rest of their lives in Korea) have a great interest in recovering their South Korean nationality and acquiring dual citizenship.
Illegal Filming Laws in South Korea
In most countries, photographers can freely take and use photos in public. However, photographers in South Korea are strictly subject to the country's "Right to Face" (*chosang-kwon*, 초상권), which limits non-consensual photography.
F-4 Visa Korea
Effective February 12, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Justice replaced the separate H-2 (Working Visit) and F-4 (Overseas Korean) visa tracks with a unified, standard F-4 system applicable to all overseas Koreans regardless of nationality. Pureum Law Office outlines the key changes,…
South Korea Re-entry Permit Exemption
Reinstated following COVID-19 suspensions, South Korea’s Re-entry Permit Exemption allows most long-term foreign residents—including D-2, D-8, E-7, F-4, F-5, and F-6 visa holders—to travel abroad without applying for a permit in advance, provided they return within their authorized exemption period. Discover the…
False Accusation of a Sex Crime in Korea
Learn how foreign residents in South Korea can defend against false sex crime allegations, why settlements can trigger deportation, and how PLO successfully handles these cases.
