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.
F-6 Visa after Divorce in Korea
Learn how to maintain or extend your F-6 visa following a divorce in Korea, with detailed insights on child custody, visitation, alimony, and official Seoul Family Court child support standards.
Criminal Investigations and Trials in Korea
Criminal Investigations and Trials in Korea present unique challenges for foreigners despite equal application of the law. Pureum Law in Seoul provides essential guidance and legal assistance to help you navigate the process.
Legal Grounds for Divorce in Korea
This article outlines the six legal grounds for divorce in Korea, such as unchastity and malicious desertion. Understanding these grounds is key for navigating a contested divorce and court proceedings under Korean law.
Divorce Lawyer in Korea
This guide details the three types of divorce procedures available to expats in South Korea: agreement, mediation, and trial. It highlights the requirements, documents, timelines, and legal advantages of each option to help foreigners navigate the process effectively.
Contingency Fee Update in Korea: Criminal Lawyer Fees
This article examines how Criminal Lawyer Fees in Korea may be shifting after a January 2026 Seoul court ruling that upheld a contingency fee agreement. The decision suggests success-based fees could return despite a 2015 Supreme Court ban. The lower court held…
Divorce in Korea for Foreign Nationals
Foreign nationals can obtain a divorce in South Korea even without registering their marriage locally. The Korean Family Court accepts jurisdiction given a substantive connection to Korea, applying relevant laws based on nationality and residence.
Case study: Alleged Sexual Assault
Pureum Law Office successfully defended a client falsely accused of quasi-rape in South Korea. By refuting investigation evidence and demonstrating that the client did not take advantage of the alleged victim's condition, PLO secured a full non-indictment decision, clearing the client of…
Digital Nomad Visa Korea 2026
Remote workers can now stay and travel in South Korea for up to two years on a Digital Nomad Visa.
HiKorea Employment Reporting
Starting January 2, 2026, foreign nationals in Korea must submit the HiKorea Employment Report online, streamlining immigration compliance and reducing paperwork.
