Korean Law for Foreigners
The "Korean Law for Foreigners Blog" is all about topics relevant to both Korean expats and foreigners abroad.
Welcoming Noelle Gam to Pureum Law Office as Our New Associate
We are pleased to announce that Noelle Gam has joined Pureum Law Office as an Associate in December 2023. Noelle Gam graduated from Seoul National University in 2019 and completed her legal education at Yonsei University Law School in 2022, subsequently passing…
Overcoming Legal Hurdles: A Victory for a Foreign Client in South Korea
In this case, a foreign company supplied goods to a Korean watch retail company but did not receive payment for the transaction. As a result, the foreign company filed a civil lawsuit against the Korean company to recover the unpaid sales amount.…
Case of Defending Inheritance Property Rights Against Third-Party Claims
This case involved a client residing abroad whose spouse passed away in Korea, leaving behind an apartment as part of the inheritance. The property was occupied by a third party, leading to a legal dispute. Simon was preparing an eviction claim against…
Case of Appointing a Special Representative for Minors in Inheritance Proceedings
This case involved a foreign client whose spouse passed away in Korea, necessitating an inheritance division agreement with the children. However, because the children were minors, the foreign client could not represent them directly. With the assistance of Pureum Law Office, a…
Case of Obtaining Court Approval for Renunciation of Inheritance
This case involved obtaining court approval for the renunciation of inheritance. The client, residing abroad, faced a situation where their father, who lived in Korea, had passed away. The client had no information about whether the inherited estate consisted of more assets…
How a Foreigner Becomes Korean: South Korea Naturalization
South Korea Naturalization: Part I This article is the first in a four-part series. Skip to the end of the article for links to the next three parts and more detailed processing information. Applying For Korean Citizenship The South Korean passport consistently…
Facilitating a Swift Divorce with All Terms Agreed Upon
In this case, both parties had already reached an agreement on all terms of their divorce and were solely focused on obtaining a swift resolution. Representing the respondent, Simon Lee efficiently assisted in expediting the divorce process, ensuring that the respondent could…
Case of Child Return Order from Korea to Hawaii
This case involved the collaboration of Simon and Austin, who worked together to help a foreign client (the father) obtain a court order from the Korean Family Court for the return of his child abducted by his Korean wife. Initially, the client…
Securing Custody and Child Support in a Divorce Case
This case involved a client who urgently needed to secure both parental rights and custody in a divorce proceeding. Moreover, the client had not received child support in the past and needed to ensure future child support payments. Simon Lee strongly argued…
