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.
Rape Case Dismissed
A Rape Case Dismissed in Korea The client had sex with the woman consensually, but there was a quarrel while the woman left the house, and the client held the woman's hand to resolve the misunderstanding with the woman. He…
A crime of violence in a state of intoxication
A Crime of Violence in a State of Intoxication - South Korea This client was residing in South Korea under the USFK-ROK Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). After departing his unit when finished working for the day, he proceeded to become intoxicated…
Special Assault case Dismissed (Soju bottle thrown at person)
Special Assault case Dismissed The client is a U.S. Army specialist and is subject to the SOFA agreement, but the case occurred outside of work, and the Korean Criminal Code was applied. The client was drunk and had an argument with…
Probation for selling marijuana in Korea
Probation for selling marijuana in Korea The client in this case is a person who had been selling marijuana (cannabis) in South Korea for several years. Eventually, one of the persons our client had been selling the illicit substance to was arrested…
Fraudulent use of credit card
Fraudulent use of credit card - South Korea While staying at a local hotel in South Korea, this client used someone else’s credit card without permission to purchase goods. Consequently, he was placed under investigation for fraud and violating Korea's Specialized Credit…
Case won against an insurance company in Korea
Case won against an insurance company in Korea The client was standing in the parking lot of the car repair center, and the car repair center staff did not see and ended up hitting the client's back while backing up…
Debt collection when debtor claims 50% discount
Debt Collection - Korea The client in this case regarding debt collection in Korea provided goods to a company based in South Korea, but the latter refused to pay the former. The Korean company claimed that there had been an agreement with…
Relocation of Pureum Law Office to Gongdeok in Seoul
The Lawyer in Gongdeok In an effort to better serve expats in Korea, we are happy to announce that we have relocated our office to one of the most convenience locations in Seoul! We are now just a 1-minute walk from exit…
Acquisitive Prescription: 20 Years Ownership
Acquisitive Prescription - South Korea The client in this case of Acquisitive Prescription - South Korea had sold a parcel of land to person A, but the latter did not register their ownership rights. Meanwhile, person B contacted our client and said…
