Seoul, Korea –April 15th, 2025 Seoul Law Group is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Shinhan Bank to formally launch a strategic collaboration on Living Trust Fund services. Through this partnership, clients with inheritance and estate
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Seoul, Korea – December 18, 2024 Seoul Law Group is pleased to announce that Principal Attorney Aaron Hwang has been appointed as a Member of the International Committee of the Seoul Bar Association, a distinguished recognition that underscores his professional excellence and
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When a close friend tried to smuggle drugs into the country, our client helped him by forging a receipt. Later, our client smoked marijuana his friend had left behind. The prosecution had strong evidence: a forged receipt, message records, and his own
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A Korean husband sincerely loved and married his wife, and they had one child. Right from the honeymoon, however, arguments were frequent and serious. Five years into the marriage, the husband left his home and applied for a divorce. A Court Case
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Seoul, South Korea – Feb 26, 2025 Seoul Law Group, a premier legal firm known for its dedication to providing comprehensive legal services, successfully partnered with the Brazilian Embassy in Seoul to conduct an informative session on Korean Divorce Law and Criminal
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Seoul, Korea – February 24, 2025 In a prestigious recognition of his exemplary service, Aaron Hwang was awarded a certificate of appointment as a certified professional counselor at the Seoul Global Center. This honor, bestowed on February 24, 2025, marks a significant
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Article 23, Section 1 of the Korean Labor Standards Act (근로기준법) stipulates that an employee cannot be dismissed without just cause. Article 23 (Restriction on Dismissal) (1) An employer shall not, without justifiable cause, dismiss, lay off, suspend, or transfer an employee,
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Have you received a criminal accusation for intimidation? If you’re reading this, you or someone close to you may have received a criminal accusation for intimidation (협박죄) and need help. Do any of these situations apply to you? If you’re a foreign
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In South Korea, the issue of “military service evasion (병역 기피)” has always been a hot topic. Instances like conglomerate heirs and celebrities engaging in “birth tourism (원정출산)” or athletes receiving preferential treatment in military service often draw significant attention. Whether these
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Seoul, Korea – December 18, 2024 Seoul Law Group is proud to announce a successful meeting with the Brazilian Embassy in Korea, marking the beginning of a promising collaboration. Aaron Hwang, Principal Attorney at Seoul Law Group, paid a visit to the
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On December 9, 2024—barely a week ago—the Korean court ruled against an employee who claimed a brain hemorrhage during late-night remote work. Despite presenting email records and a remote work confirmation letter from his employer, the court deemed the evidence insufficient to
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Seoul, Korea – December 9, 2024 Seoul Law Group is proud to announce that its Principal Attorney, Aaron Hwang, was invited by the Mexican Embassy in Korea to participate in a distinguished legal advisory session held on Saturday, December 7. This exclusive
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In the eloquent yet troubling words from Vladimir Nabokov’s “Lolita”: “Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins. My sin, my soul. Lo-lee-ta: the tip of the tongue taking a trip of three steps down the palate to tap, at three,
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Were you aware that it’s quite common to unintentionally become involved in criminal activity during divorce proceedings? Unauthorized access to another person’s devices or accounts constitutes a violation of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection
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In the criminal law of Korea, “Rape (강간)” is defined as an act where, through assault or threat, one makes it difficult for the other party to resist and inserts their genitalia into the other party’s genitalia. Moreover, for the charge of
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Divorce by agreement (협의이혼) is often the preferred choice for couples seeking to end their marriage. This approach, which minimizes court intervention and respects mutual decision-making, offers several advantages. Chief among these are streamlined procedures and cost efficiency. The process typically moves
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Life is fleeting, yet property endures, and Someone must take possession of what remains. It is essential that ownership is promptly established to prevent instability in other legal relationships that may depend on the resolution of the estate. For example, if you
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“The interpreter was stumbling so much that the judge ended up asking me everything directly. I had to do the interpreter’s job, talking nonstop for hours.” SLG lawyers often share similar experiences after coming back from investigations, trials, or other legal proceedings.
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Can I, left alone, inherit my grandfather’s estate? My grandfather has passed away. According to Korean Civil Law, the primary heir is not me but my father, due to the proximity principle in lineage; a closer descendant typically inherit before those who
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Caught in a legal quagmire with seemingly no way out, of your own making? Today, we’re sharing a case that initially appeared impossible to win. Even our seasoned attorney thought, ‘Any judge would find this guilty after viewing the evidence’. The bottom
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Consider a scenario where collective actions by the doctors (in this text, for convenience, the term “doctors” means “interns and residents”) result in delayed or canceled surgeries, leading to disabilities or even death for patients who could not receive treatment. How would
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For foreigners seeking information related to criminal cases, departure orders, or forced deportation, we introduce a complex case where our law firm successfully obtained a court order to cancel a foreigner’s departure order through our exceptional legal expertise. If you do not
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Caught in the Act: 15 days of detention, 3 rounds of interrogation A man was arrested on the spot while withdrawing cash using more than ten cards under others’ names. Within 48 hours, an arrest warrant was issued, and he was detained
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As part of the government’s expansion of medical school admissions policies, it has been decided to increase the medical school admissions from the existing 3,000 to 5,000 for the 2025 academic year. In response, doctors, especially interns and residents, including those from
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We already have discussed the basic elements of defamation, and also the justifying clause. This article is about “publicity (공연성).” Publicity is also one of the elements of defamation in Korean law. What is Publicity? Publicity is required in all types of
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