Korean Law for Foreigners
The "Korean Law for Foreigners Blog" is all about topics relevant to both Korean expats and foreigners abroad.
Understanding the Statute of Limitations in Korean Civil Law
Understanding the Statute of Limitations in Korean Civil Law In Korean civil law, the concept of "statute of limitations" (소멸시효) plays a critical role in determining the duration within which a right can be exercised. If a right is not exercised for…
Protecting Parental Rights During Divorce Proceedings
Protecting Parental Rights During Divorce Proceedings This case involved a client who was in the middle of a divorce lawsuit and sought to prevent the opposing party from attempting to take their children without consent. To address this urgent matter, the client…
Achieving a Swift Divorce Through Persistent Negotiation
In this case, the client sought a swift divorce from a non-cooperative spouse. Simon Lee immediately reached out to the opposing party to persuade them to agree to a prompt divorce through amicable procedures. Although the opposing party initially refused, Simon continued…
Removing Unauthorized Occupants from an Inherited Property
Removing Unauthorized Occupants from an Inherited Property This case involved a client whose deceased spouse had left behind an apartment that a third party was unlawfully occupying. To evict the unauthorized occupant, the client retained Pureum Law Office. Under the law, if…
Challenging the Misattributed Parent-Child Relationship Before Inheritance
This case involved a client who sought to confirm the non-existence of a parent-child relationship between their mother and a wrongly listed individual on the family registry before an inheritance occurred. The client retained Pureum Law Office for this matter. Without any…
Securing Divorce with Desired Visitation Rights Without Custody
This case involved a woman who sought a divorce but did not want to obtain custody or parental rights. She retained Pureum Law Office to achieve this outcome. The influence of her husband and his family was overwhelming, and she wished to…
Navigating a Complex Divorce Case to a Satisfactory Outcome
This case involved a highly complex divorce matter. The client initially had another attorney, but when that attorney could no longer handle the case, the client dismissed them and retained Pureum Law Office. Despite the complexities of the client’s situation, Simon Lee…
Obstruction of Official Duties: A Serious Crime in South Korea
In this case, our client faced investigation and trial on charges of obstructing official duties after hurling insults at police officers who arrived at the scene following a report. In South Korea, obstruction of official duties is considered a serious crime. The…
Fault-Based vs. Irretrievable Breakdown Divorce in Korea: Issues and Reform Directions
I. Introduction Article 840 of the Korean Civil Code stipulates grounds for judicial divorce, which the Supreme Court has interpreted based on the fault-based principle. However, Item 6 of this article provides a basis for the irretrievable breakdown principle, allowing for the…
