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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In a nutshell, when you marry a Korean citizen, you get an F-6-1(also known as F-6-A) visa. When you are divorced but have a child to raise who has Korean citizenship, you get an F-6-2(F-6-B) visa. The third type of visa, F-6-3(F-6-C),
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We already have introduced the basic concepts of voice phishing crime in the previous article. In this article, we are going to talk about a “job scam” type of victim of voice phishing. In general, there are two types of victims of
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– A possible problem from Daeri Unjeon Service and the recent court decisions about them – Q: I’m drunk so I called a driver to drive my car for me, but the driver had just left me. Can I drive my car?
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Deportation laws in South Korea play a major role in the country’s national security and often stir up large debates among policymakers, human rights activists, and the general population. As more foreigners turn their eyes to Korea as a future home, understanding
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Korean culture has a unique relationship with modesty, influenced by centuries-old Confucian principles and conservative traditions. However, there has been a gradual shift in societal norms since the start of the 21st century, prompting an in-depth look at the legal framework surrounding
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Are you considering staying long-term in South Korea? Looking to thrive in the Land of the Morning Calm? While there are numerous visa options available, the F5 Permanent Residency (영주) Visa may be the best fit for you. The F5 visa is
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If you’ve spent much time travelling, then you are likely familiar with cases of fraud. Perhaps you’ve been a victim of fraud in Korea yourself. Fraud can be defined as intentional deception with the goal of stealing one’s money, credit, and/or sensitive
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As society continues to shift and change and social cultures such as marriage and civil partnerships evolve with it, many individuals are seeking out better ways to safeguard their futures. One way to do this is by considering a marriage contract, commonly
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Even if the essence of politics lies in the so-called distinction between friend and foe, if this distinction leads to acts of extermination against the other party, we may once again enter a state of struggle of everyone against everyone. In such
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Surely, we have all heard of intimidation. In fact, many of us have likely experienced ourselves or know someone who has undergone intimidation through bullying or teasing. What is very clear is that intimidation leaves a victim with an unpleasant, unsettling feeling.
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Renting a house in your native country can be tough, and the thought of doing it in a foreign one might stir up some negative emotions. What if we told you that renting a house in Korea didn’t need to be difficult?
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Stalking and dating violence have unfortunately been increasing over the past few years in South Korea. In 2021, there were over 3,000 cases of stalking reported to the National Police Agency – an over 2,000 cases increase from 2020. By the fall
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A lot of clients come to Seoul Law Group, complaining about the police in Korea, and saying that it is hard to understand the structure and the procedure. Moreover, they say that the police had rejected their letter of accusation. It is
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Can I make a prenuptial agreement in Korea? A prenuptial agreement is frequently used in the western world, if you are from those countries, you may think of making a prenuptial agreement before your marriage. The problem regarding the prenuptial agreement in
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Civil Law, Article 840 (Causes for Judicial Divorce) Either husband or wife may apply to the Korean Family Court for a divorce in each case of the following subparagraphs: 1. If the other spouse has committed an act of unchastity2. If one
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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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Once you got arrested, the prosecutor or police can hold you in custody for up to 48 hours to interrogate you (Criminal Procedure Act, Article 200-2(5)). Of course, not every prosecutor or police would hold you for full 48 hours, especially when
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If you are from American culture, or at least watched plenty of American movies and TV shows, you can easily imagine what happens when a police officer arrests a criminal. The police grab them and put handcuffs on their wrists, reciting a
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What distinguishes the definition of “defamation” in Korea from other countries is whether it includes true statements or not. In most countries, defamation means “oral or written communication of a false statement about another person that unjustly harms their reputation” but not
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