As a foreigner in Korea, getting a divorce can be a challenging or overwhelming experience, especially when kids are involved or if you are looking to keep your F6 visa. This article aims to help you find all the information you need
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Let’s say that you are a defendant of a criminal trial. The best thing that can happen for you is, of course, getting a “not guilty” verdict. But what if you have actually committed the crime? What would be the best thing
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We already wrote about how adultery works in Korea in the previous article about grounds for divorce. To summarize it, “adultery” means a married person having sexual intercourse with another person than their spouses, while “act of unchastity” means any act violating
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When a person gets arrested, police officers and prosecutors investigate whether they had actually committed a crime. When the prosecutor is quite convinced that the person is guilty, they “indict” the person. “Indictment” is an official accusation that the person has committed
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Civil Law, Article 840 (Causes for Judicial Divorce) Either husband or wife may apply to the Family Court for a divorce in each case of the following subparagraphs: If the other spouse has committed an act of unchastity If one spouse has
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It’s generally recognized around the world that everyone has a right of self-defense, which means that they can use reasonable force to defend themselves or others, without being charged. In Korea, it is stipulated in Criminal Act, Article 21(1). Article 21 (Self-defense)
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Usually, a child has two parents. When one parent has custody of the child while the other does not, the non-custodial parent should pay a certain amount of money to the custodial parent for the support of the child, since both parents
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According to the Criminal Act, Article 260(1), “crime of violence” refers to an act of using violence against another person. Article 260 (Crime of Violence) (1) A person who uses violence against another shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than
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Labor Standard Act, Article 76-2, prohibits “workplace harassment” and also sets its definition. Article 76-2 (Prohibition against Workplace Harassment) No employer or employee shall cause physical or mental suffering to other employees or deteriorate the work environment beyond the appropriate scope of
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