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...
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...
One of the first questions people ask after being charged in a criminal case is simple: what happens next? In Korea, once the prosecutor files an indictment, the case moves from the investigation stage to the trial stage. At that point, the criminal trial procedure in Korea begins, and the court starts the process of reviewing the evidence, hearing the parties’ arguments, and determining whether...
Practicing law across borders requires more than familiarity with statutes in multiple jurisdictions. It also requires ongoing professional responsibility, current licensing, and the ability to understand how legal issues develop across different systems. I am pleased to share that I have completed my annual renewal with the State Bar of California and continue to maintain my status as a...
