Aug 3, 2026
Detention Warrant Denied in Korea for Weapon Possession: In this recent case, Kang & Shin successfully opposed the prosecution’s request for detention, allowing the client to remain out of custody while the investigation continued. Because a detention warrant...
Jul 27, 2026
A criminal appeal to the Supreme Court in Korea (known as sanggo (상고) in Korean), is fundamentally different from an ordinary appeal to an appellate court. In the first appeal (known as hangso (항소) in Korean), the appellate court may review factual findings, evidence,...
Jul 22, 2026
Kang & Shin successfully represented a foreign service member in a special intimidation case dismissed in Korea at the police investigation stage. The case arose from allegations of retaliatory driving. The police alleged that the client had blocked another...
Jul 20, 2026
After the appeal brief is submitted, the criminal appeal moves into the hearing stage. A criminal appeal hearing in Korea can be short or lengthy depending on the case. If the defendant admits the charge and only argues that the sentence is too heavy, the case may...
Jul 11, 2026
On June 30, 2026, Kang & Shin attended the U.S. Embassy Fourth of July Reception in Seoul, with Attorneys Won Sang Kang and Hyun Don Shin representing the firm at the invitation-only event held at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Yongsan. The reception brought together...
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...
