Sep 21, 2025
Living, working, or doing business in South Korea can be an exciting opportunity, but it also comes with legal complexities. Before signing any contract in Korea, it is crucial to understand what the contract entails. Key elements to scrutinize include the governing...
Sep 14, 2025
Foreigners in Korea often face unfamiliar legal terms in criminal cases, including “crimes not punishable against the victim’s will” (반의사불벌죄) and “crimes punishable only with the victim’s complaint” (친고죄). These concepts are important in Korean criminal law because...
Sep 7, 2025
When doing business in Korea, legal disputes over unpaid service fees or settlements can be a serious risk. One of the most effective legal strategies in such cases is an asset preservation order (also known as provisional attachment or seizure). This remedy ensures...
Aug 31, 2025
If you are living abroad but need legal assistance in Korea, you may wonder: How do I find and hire an English-speaking Korean lawyer? Can I hire a lawyer without going to Korea? This guide explains how foreigners and overseas Korean citizens can find and hire an...
Aug 24, 2025
As an English speaking lawyer in Korea, I know it's incredibly frustrating for foreign clients to discover that the only major asset for collecting a debt is locked away in a trust. This plain English guide from a lawyer for foreigners will explain how you can still...
Aug 16, 2025
As English speaking lawyers in Korea,we are often asked by foreign residents whether a lawyer can accompany them during a visa extension or immigration review. The short answer is yes. However, the more important question is this: When is it truly necessary to have a...
Aug 10, 2025
At Kang & Shin, we are dedicated to delivering strategic and effective legal representation to foreigners involed in criminal cases, with clear English communication in Korea. In a case handled by our attorney, a client was charged with a second-time DUI offense,...
Jul 22, 2025
In many countries, couples who live together without formally registering their marriage may still be recognized as being in a legal relationship under the concept of “common law marriage.” But how does this apply in Korea? The answer lies in what Korean law refers to...
Jul 13, 2025
As English speaking lawyers dedicated to providing legal counsel to the foreign community in Korea, we explain in this post how foreigners can protect their lease and deposit and share practical tips on how to safeguard your rights during the lease process....
Jul 6, 2025
As an English-speaking lawyer in Korea dedicated to serving foreign clients, I had the honor of attending the U.S. Embassy Seoul’s Independence Day reception as an invited guest. Hosted by the Embassy, the event commemorated American independence and brought together...
