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 Abroad possible?” In suitable cases, the answer may be yes. However, the correct procedure matters. A standard divorce by...
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 as retaliatory driving in Korea (보복운전). For foreigners living in Korea, this can be especially confusing. What may seem like a...
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 administrative lawsuit challenging a local government office’s refusal to accept a resident registration move-in report. The Seoul...
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 victory in Korea in the Seoul Central District Court, securing a full judgment of KRW 564,273,270 for a sales agency, along with the...
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 exceeding KRW 1.33 billion. The court dismissed the plaintiff’s claim in its entirety, meaning the client was not required to pay...
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. This point was especially important in the case. For clients living abroad, divorce proceedings in Korea can feel even more...
