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  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 Korea, many couples assume they are the same, but the legal reality is quite different. The distinction matters because a recognized de...

  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 prenuptial agreement in Korea. But how effective is it really under Korean law? Can it completely block property division in divorce? The...