Korean Law for Foreigners
The "Korean Law for Foreigners Blog" is all about topics relevant to both Korean expats and foreigners abroad.
F-6 Visa Korea Requirements | Marriage Migrant: 2025 Complete Guide
South Korea’s F-6 Visa allows foreign spouses, ex-spouses, or parents of Korean nationals to live and work in Korea long-term. This guide covers visa types, eligibility, required documents, and tips from Pureum Law Office to ease the application process.
South Korea Game Industry Promotion Act (GIPA)
In effect from October 2025, overseas gaming companies targeting South Korean users must comply with updated requirements under Korea’s Game Industry Promotion Act (GIPA), which may be required to appoint a Korea Game Domestic Agent.
South Korea PIPA | Personal Information Protection Act in 2025
Korea's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) means foreign entities must designate a domestic representative. Pureum Law Office explains PIPA and serves as a Domestic Agent for foreign firms operating in South Korea.
Non-Resident Foreigners Banned from Buying Property in Korea
From August 2025, non-resident foreigners face new restrictions when purchasing residential property in the Seoul Metropolitan Area. The change aims to reduce speculative property buying by non-residents in order to stabilize the nation’s housing market.
Top Korean Law Blog 2025: Pureum Law Office
Pureum Law Office was honored to be named a Top Korean Law Blog by FeedSpot, recognizing our trusted legal services for the English-speaking community in Korea.
Labor Act Protections for Foreign Workers
Foreign workers in Korea need to understand the laws that protect their employment rights: the Labor Standards Act serves as the primary framework governing employment conditions, including dismissals, unfair treatment, and worker classification.
Pureum Law Office Named Criminal Law Firm of the Year for 2025
Pureum Law Office (PLO) has been named South Korea's Criminal Law Firm of the Year for 2025 by Global Law Experts (GLE).
[Success Story] Exceptional Renunciation of Korean Nationality
Since October 1, 2022, Pureum Law Office has successfully handled numerous cases using Korea's Exceptional Nationality Renunciation Permit System to help clients renounce Korean nationality beyond standard legal deadlines.
Foreigner Real Estate Law: What You Need to Know Before Buying Property Abroad
Understanding Foreigner Real Estate Law is essential for cross-border property investment. Whether you're a Korean citizen buying U.S. property or an American purchasing in Korea, international ownership is possible but involves significant legal complexity.
