Settlement with the victim in Korean criminal cases can have very different legal effects depending on the alleged offense. For certain offenses, a valid withdrawal of the criminal complaint or an express statement that the victim does not wish punishment can prevent or terminate prosecution. For other offenses, settlement may influence the charging decision or sentence but does not...
When a debtor may dispose of assets before a final judgment, winning the underlying lawsuit may not be enough. Kang & Shin successfully secured a KRW 669 million provisional attachment in Korea for a real estate sales company in a dispute involving unpaid service fees. Our firm, Kang & Shin | English Speaking Lawyers in Korea, recently represented a client in a high-stakes provisional...
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 they may have a lawyer at the Korean Immigration Office during a visa extension, immigration interview, or violation review. The answer is yes. However, the more important question is: When is having a lawyer by your side truly necessary? In this article, we explain when representation by a lawyer at the Korean...
At Kang & Shin, we are dedicated to delivering strategic and effective legal representation to foreigners involved 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 in Korea, a serious charge that carries enhanced penalties under Korean law. Despite the prosecution’s indictment, we successfully secured...
