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.
Case of Unintentional Violation of the Military Service Act by a Dual Citizen
This case involved a client born with dual citizenship who unknowingly violated the Korean Military Service Act and became subject to investigation. Simon strongly argued that the violation was unavoidable and emphasized the client's intention to renounce Korean citizenship soon. As a…
Trademark Use After Franchise Termination in Korea: What Franchisees Must Know
Trademark Use After Franchise Termination can create unexpected liability for a franchisee even when there was a legitimate reason to end the franchise agreement. When a franchise relationship ends, the dispute is not always over. Franchisees must also consider what happens to…
Expedited Divorce Case for a Client Residing in the United States
This case involved a client residing in the United States who retained Pureum Law Office with the sole request for a swift divorce. Simon Lee informed the Family Court that both parties had already agreed to the divorce and that there were…
Case of Foreign Suspect Involved in Voice Phishing Receiving a Suspension of Indictment
This case involved a foreign suspect who participated in a voice phishing scheme and, with the assistance of Pureum Law Office, received an exceptionally lenient outcome of a suspension of indictment. Simon identified the foreign suspect’s role as a cash collector and…
Essential Goods in Korean Franchise Law: Can Franchisors Require Purchases?
Essential Goods in Korean Franchise Law are an important issue when a franchisor requires franchisees to purchase products only from the franchisor or a designated supplier. Korean franchise law generally restricts franchisors from unfairly limiting a franchisee’s choice of trading partners. However,…
Franchise Agreement Termination in Korea: Penalties and Franchisee Rights
Franchise Agreement Termination in Korea can become a serious financial issue when a franchisee needs to close a store before the contract expires. A franchise agreement may contain a substantial termination penalty, but the amount written in the contract is not necessarily…
Franchise Information Disclosure Document: When New Fees Can Be Charged
Franchise Information Disclosure Document requirements can become especially important when a franchisor introduces a new fee or financial obligation. Under Korean franchise law, simply adding a new charge to the disclosure document may not always be enough to make existing franchisees responsible…
Korea Inheritance Tax Advice in 2024 (How To Save It)
Korea Inheritance Tax Advice in 2024 Many of our foreign clients here at Pureum Law Office (PLO) have asked about Korea inheritance tax when we were assisting them with related legal issues. This blog post explains the rules and laws associated with…
Sex Crimes in Korea (2024 Korean Criminal Law)
Sex Crimes in Korea Since 2014, PLO has represented various foreign nationals in sex-related offenses. Let’s learn about sex-related offenses as categorized by South Korean criminal law and special acts, with a step-by-step guide for the necessary defensive measures. South Korean laws…
