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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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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