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.
Sexual Harassment on Subway dismissed
Sexual Harassment on Subway dismissed The client was accused of forcible molestation by a disabled woman sitting in front of the client who was on the way to work on the subway. The client claimed that he was innocent under investigation…
Probation Sentence in an LSD case
Probation Sentence in an LSD Case - South Korea The client of Pureum Law Office (PLO) in Seoul, South Korea claims that he learned about LSD (known colloquially as "acid") by accident and became interested in the illicit substance. Shortly thereafter he…
Accusation of injury by rape
Accusation of injury by rape The foreign client of Pureum Law Office (PLO) met with a South Korean girl several times and had sexual intercourse with her. However, after the client refused to pursue a relationship with the girl, she claimed that…
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…
