When doing business in Korea, legal disputes over unpaid service fees or settlements can be a serious risk. One of the most effective legal strategies in such cases is an asset preservation order (also known as provisional attachment or seizure). This remedy ensures that creditors can secure assets in advance to enforce a future judgment. Our firm, Kang & Shin | English Speaking Lawyers in...
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 English speaking lawyer in Korea. Learn about consultations, power of attorney, and the steps to secure your legal representation in...
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 secure your claim and get paid. You're owed a significant amount from a loan or business deal, only to discover the debtor's...
As English speaking lawyers in Korea,we are often asked by foreign residents whether a lawyer can accompany them during a visa extension or immigration review. The short answer is yes. However, the more important question is this: When is it truly necessary to have a lawyer by your side? In this article, we explain the situations where professional legal assistance is most valuable. 1....
At Kang & Shin, we are dedicated to delivering strategic and effective legal representation to foreigners involed in criminal cases, with clear English communication in Korea. In a case handled by our attorney, a client was charged with a second-time DUI offense, a serious charge that carries enhanced penalties under Korean law. Despite the prosecution’s indictment, we successfully secured...
In many countries, couples who live together without formally registering their marriage may still be recognized as being in a legal relationship under the concept of “common law marriage.” But how does this apply in Korea? The answer lies in what Korean law refers to as a “de facto marriage” (or Common Law Marriage). While Korea has a civil law system (opposite of a common law system), Korean...
