Jun 20, 2026
A criminal appeal in Korea is not simply a second chance to repeat everything from the first trial. As in many jurisdictions, the appellate court focuses on whether there was a meaningful problem with the first-instance judgment. That problem may involve a mistake in...
May 31, 2026
Many foreign spouses leave Korea during their marriage. Some return to their home country for work, family reasons, immigration issues, or simply because the relationship has already broken down. Later, they may ask a very practical question: “Is Divorce in Korea from...
May 24, 2026
A road dispute in Korea can quickly become a criminal matter. Sudden braking, aggressive lane changes, repeated honking, or following another vehicle may look like a momentary emotional reaction, but if the conduct is directed at a specific driver, it may be treated...
May 15, 2026
Administrative Litigation Victory in Korea often becomes essential when a government office refuses to accept a legitimate application or report without a legally sufficient basis. In a recent landmark case, Kang & Shin successfully represented a plaintiff in an...
May 10, 2026
Disputes over unpaid agency fees in Korea can quickly become high-stakes when a developer tries to withhold large amounts of commission after most of the underlying units have already been sold and paid for. Recently, our firm achieved a decisive litigation...
Apr 24, 2026
Successful Defense in Korea often means protecting a client from a major financial loss rather than recovering money from the other side. In a recent case at the Seoul Central District Court, Attorney Won Sang Kang successfully defended a client against a claim...
Apr 19, 2026
Recently, our firm successfully concluded a divorce by mediation in Korea for a client who was living outside Korea throughout the entire case. From the beginning to the final resolution, the matter was handled without requiring the client to remain in Korea....
Apr 10, 2026
Many couples live together in Korea without registering their marriage. Some assume that if they live together long enough, the law will eventually treat them as married. That assumption can be risky. When it comes to cohabitation vs. de facto marriage in...
Apr 3, 2026
Marriage is a major personal commitment, but for many people, asset protection is also an important practical concern. In Korea, the legal tool most often discussed in this context is the Marital Property Agreement (부부재산계약), sometimes referred to as a...
Mar 27, 2026
One of the first questions people ask after being charged in a criminal case is simple: what happens next? In Korea, once the prosecutor files an indictment, the case moves from the investigation stage to the trial stage. At that point, the criminal trial procedure in...
