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...
Mar 21, 2026
Practicing law across borders requires more than familiarity with statutes in multiple jurisdictions. It also requires ongoing professional responsibility, current licensing, and the ability to understand how legal issues develop across different systems. I am...
Mar 13, 2026
Many people assume that a physical altercation in a vehicle or taxi is just an “assault” case that can be resolved simply by apologizing and reaching a settlement. However, under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes, assaulting a driver in...
Mar 6, 2026
At Kang & Shin, our commitment to justice extends beyond the courtroom and into the heart of our community. We are honored to announce that our attorney, Shin, Hyun Don, has been awarded a Commendation from the Mayor of Seoul, for his dedicated service to...
Feb 27, 2026
For many foreigners traveling to South Korea, carrying marijuana for personal use might feel like a minor lifestyle choice. However, under Korean law, a marijuana import is classified as “drug importation,” a crime that carries some of the heaviest penalties in the...
Feb 20, 2026
If you are involved in a criminal investigation in South Korea, it is not enough to know what happened. You also need to know whether the case can be prosecuted procedurally. In Korean criminal procedure, certain offenses require specific conditions for...
