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 members of Korea’s diplomatic, business, legal, and international professional communities and commemorated the 250th anniversary of...
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 the facts, a misunderstanding of the law, an issue with the admissibility of evidence, or an unfair sentence. This article...
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...
