Oct 2, 2025
Public document forgery in Korea is a serious criminal offense that may expose a foreign national to imprisonment and immigration consequences. Article 225 of the Korean Criminal Act applies when a person counterfeits or alters a document of a public official or...
Sep 28, 2025
If you have issues relating to inheritance in Korea, especially as a foreigner or a Korean living abroad, an English-speaking lawyer in Korea can help you protect your rights under the statutory share (유류분, Yuryubun; also called the legal reserve of inheritance). This...
Sep 27, 2025
A detention warrant was denied in a Korean stalking case after Kang & Shin represented a foreign client at the warrant hearing. Although the client was already on probation in a separate matter, the court denied the prosecution’s request for detention, allowing...
Sep 24, 2025
Clear Communication is the Key to Legal Success in Korea In any legal matter, communication is everything. But for foreigners in Korea, the language barrier can turn even simple issues into overwhelming challenges. Misunderstandings in contracts, court hearings, or...
Sep 24, 2025
Legal Rights Every Foreigner in Korea Should Know Living in Korea as a foreigner can be an exciting experience, whether you’re here to study, work, invest, or start a family. However, understanding your legal rights is crucial to avoid misunderstandings and protect...
Sep 21, 2025
Contract review in Korea for foreigners is especially important when an agreement is written only in Korean or provides that the Korean version will prevail over an English translation. Before signing, foreign individuals and companies should carefully review the...
Sep 14, 2025
Settlement with the victim in Korean criminal cases can have very different legal effects depending on the alleged offense. For certain offenses, a valid withdrawal of the criminal complaint or an express statement that the victim does not wish punishment can prevent...
Sep 7, 2025
When a debtor may dispose of assets before a final judgment, winning the underlying lawsuit may not be enough. Kang & Shin successfully secured a KRW 669 million provisional attachment in Korea for a real estate sales company in a dispute involving unpaid service...
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...
