Korean Law for Foreigners
The "Korean Law for Foreigners Blog" is all about topics relevant to both Korean expats and foreigners abroad.
PLO in the News
Pureum Law Office (PLO) has enjoyed numerous legal successes for foreigners and expats in South Korea, see that at PLO in the News.
Constitutional Court Ruling Overturns Mandatory Korean Inheritance Law
Korea's Constitutional Court ruled current Civil Code provisions on compulsory inheritance are unconstitutional and in violation of the nation's constitution.
Attorney Simon Lee Triumphs in Romance Scam Case in Korea
Puruem Law Office Head Simon Lee aided a Swiss client who was victimized in a complex romance scam in South Korea.
Have you Been in 5 Years in Korea Legally?
5 Years in Korea Legally Have you been in South Korea for 5 consecutive years legally? Do you know what F-2-99 Visa is? If you’ve been in Korea for years, then you should contact Pureum Law Office (PLO) to see if you…
Pureum Law Office Facebook Page
Facebook Page of Pureum Law Office We have a Facebook page so our clients can easily stay up to date with our operating hours and to receive notifications of new blog posts and other articles. Please "like" our page so you won't…
Incorporate Korea
Incorporate Korea works with the foreign and expat clients of Pureum Law Office to advance their business interests in the ROK.
Filing an Embezzlement Complaint: A Strategic Approach
This case involved Pureum Law Office filing a criminal complaint on behalf of a client against an offender for embezzlement. Simon Lee meticulously prepared a complaint that clearly outlined the facts of the crime and included all necessary evidence, making it as…
Securing Property Division for a Non-Marital Asset in Divorce
In this case, the client had agreed to divorce but wanted to receive 40 million KRW, which they had taken before the divorce, as part of the property division. Strictly speaking, this sum was not subject to division as marital property; however,…
Understanding the Principles of Litigation Costs in Korean Civil Procedure
Understanding the Principles of Litigation Costs in Korean Civil Procedure Principles of Bearing Litigation Costs In civil litigation in Korea, the general rule is that the party who loses the case bears the litigation costs. This principle is established under Article 98…
