Korean Law for Foreigners
The "Korean Law for Foreigners Blog" is all about topics relevant to both Korean expats and foreigners abroad.
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…
Navigating Divorce with Future Military Pension Considerations
In this case, the client, currently serving in the U.S. military, faced divorce while anticipating a significant future pension. The opposing party initially sought to claim a share of the pension through property division. However, Simon Lee argued that the opposing party…
Case of Embezzlement Allegation by a Business Partner
This case involved a client who was under investigation for allegedly embezzling a large sum of money while running a business by deceiving a Korean business partner. Simon handled the criminal defense from the first trial, arguing that there was no evidence…
Amicable and Swift Conclusion of a Divorce Case Without Property Claims
In this case, both parties agreed to divorce and mutually decided to waive any claims regarding the division of property. Representing the respondent, the Simon sought to finalize the divorce case promptly and amicably. Pureum Law Office successfully facilitated a smooth and…
Case of Probating a Norwegian Will for Property in Korea
This case involved a Norwegian client whose father had written a will in Norway, but the property mentioned in the will was located in Korea, necessitating probate by a Korean court. Simon effectively explained and persuaded the Korean Family Court about the…
Case of Unintentional Violation of the Military Service Act by a Dual Citizen
This case involved a client born with dual citizenship who unknowingly violated the Korean Military Service Act and became subject to investigation. Simon strongly argued that the violation was unavoidable and emphasized the client's intention to renounce Korean citizenship soon. As a…
