Korean Law for Foreigners
The "Korean Law for Foreigners Blog" is all about topics relevant to both Korean expats and foreigners abroad.
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…
Case of International Child Abduction and Successful Return Order
This case began when a foreign father, whose child had been abducted to Korea, sought legal assistance from Pureum Law Office. The client had also retained Barun Law LLC, but since Barun’s lawyers had limited experience with child abduction cases, they frequently…
Case of Repeated Cannabis Import Orders and Successful Appeal
This case was one of the drug-related cases in 2023 where Simon and the entire team dedicated their best efforts. The client had ordered cannabis online from overseas multiple times, with a total of about 10 orders, albeit in small quantities. This…
Case of Importing Opium Poppy Seeds in Violation of the Narcotics Control Act
This case involved a client who was investigated for violating the Narcotics Control Act by importing 1 kg of opium poppy seeds via international courier. Simon strongly argued that the client was a first-time offender and had a lack of awareness about…
Case of Illegal Filming with a Camera
This case began when the client was investigated for filming a woman’s private parts using a camera. While defending the client, Simon emphasized that it was the client’s first offense and that the content of the footage was not of a severe…
Case of Climbing Lotte Tower: Unusual Incident in Korea
This case involved a client whose actions were reported in the media as an unusual incident in Korea. The client attempted to climb Lotte Tower, the tallest building in Korea, equipped with a parachute and climbing gear, which led to an investigation…
Case of Adult Guardianship for a Corporate Executive in a Vegetative State
This case involved a client who was serving as a director at a large corporation and suddenly fell into a vegetative state due to an unexpected illness. The client’s family, from abroad, appointed Simon and filed a petition for him to be…
Case of High Blood Alcohol Concentration While Driving
This case involved a client who drove with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.246%. From the investigation stage, Simon, together with the client, strongly argued for leniency by emphasizing the client's social status, occupation, and the short distance driven. Despite the…
