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 study: Suspension of drug charge for possession of cannabis
Possession of Cannabis - Korea The client in this case mistakenly entered South Korea with a cannabis (marijuana) vape cartridge that he had left in his bag. Even if one doesn't intend to bring an illicit substance with them, it is still…
Case study: Non-indictment after assault?
Non-indictment After Assault - Korea The client in this case of non-indictment after assault was in South Korea under the US-ROK Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA status). This incident came about when the defendant was charged with assault after hitting (assault) a…
Pureum Law Office selected as one of the Top 50 Legal Companies
Pureum Law Office has been nominated for the Top 50 Legal Companies, an international award by the Litigation & The IPR Gorilla Conference! It is a great honor and pleasure for us to be awarded for years of hard work and commitment…
Detention and release in Korea- Korean Criminal Procedure 2
Detention and Release in Korea Today we will take a look at the procedure that may let you get released if you were detained and how the investigation is going to proceed if you were not. 1. Ways to get released…
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…
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…
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…
