Our Story

LAWYERS FOR FOREIGNERS

Pureum Law Office (PLO) has been dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal services to international clients since its founding in 2014.

Founded as "Lee & Hong Law Office" in the foreigner enclave of Itaewon, Seoul by Simon Lee and KB Hong, the firm quickly earned a stellar reputation for its personalized and effective legal approach.

In early 2015, the firm expanded its capabilities by bringing in a new partner, Austin Hong, and then relocated to a larger, more modern office in Seoul's Mapo District in 2022.

OUR PRINCIPLES: The "5Ps" of PLO

OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

LAW OFFICE with 10+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Over the past decade, Pureum Law Office has succeeded in over 3,000 cases, becoming a trusted partner for clients navigating South Korea’s legal landscape.

The other major achievements of PLO over the past decade include the following:

* 2015: Selected as a Recommended Lawyer by the U.S. and U.K. Embassies

* 2016 & 2017: Awarded Certificate of Appreciation by the U.S. Embassy

* 2018: The A List: Korea’s 100 Lawyers

* 2019: Registered Criminal Law Specialist by KBA

* 2020: Registered Divorce Law Specialist by the KBA

* 2022: Registered Immigration Agency by the Ministry of Justice

* 2024: Awarded Certificate of Appreciation by the Philippine Embassy
* 2025: Designated by Global Law Experts as the Criminal Law Firm of the Year

* 2025: Recognized by Lexology as the Author for Korea’s Corporate Immigration Section

PRO BONO

SEOUL GLOBAL CENTER

Since its founding in 2014, PLO’s founding partner Simon Lee has offered pro bono legal advice to foreigners as a specialist consultant at Seoul Global Center, which is affiliated with Seoul City Hall.

Foreigners and expats who face difficulties and are unable to hire a lawyer are encouraged to contact the Seoul Global Center to schedule a consultation with Attorney Lee.