Blog Archives - Seoul Law Group https://seoullawgroup.com/category/blog/ English Speaking Lawyers in Seoul Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:29:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://seoullawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-2023-11-08T175328.236-150x150.png Blog Archives - Seoul Law Group https://seoullawgroup.com/category/blog/ 32 32 Jeonse Fraud (전세사기) in Korea: What Foreign Tenants Need to Know https://seoullawgroup.com/jeonse-fraud-korea/ https://seoullawgroup.com/jeonse-fraud-korea/#respond Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://seoullawgroup.com/?p=5235 For many foreigners moving to Korea, the first surprise is the size of the deposit. Under jeonse (전세), a tenant pays the landlord a large deposit instead of monthly rent and gets it back when the lease ends. In recent years, that trust has been badly abused. Jeonse fraud has become a widespread problem in […]

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]]> https://seoullawgroup.com/jeonse-fraud-korea/feed/ 0 Cash Couriers (현금전달책) in Voice Phishing Crimes https://seoullawgroup.com/voice-phishing-cash-couriers-korea/ https://seoullawgroup.com/voice-phishing-cash-couriers-korea/#respond Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:29:42 +0000 https://seoullawgroup.com/?p=5239 Voice phishing has become one of the most serious crime concerns in South Korea today, with criminal organizations using sophisticated methods to deceive victims and steal their money. These scams are often carried out through phone calls or text messages, but they may also involve individuals who are responsible for collecting and transferring the stolen […]

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]]> https://seoullawgroup.com/voice-phishing-cash-couriers-korea/feed/ 0 Deepfake Sexual Crimes Under Korea’s Sexual Crimes Punishment Act: Key Amendments and Case Law https://seoullawgroup.com/deepfake-sexual-crimes-korea/ https://seoullawgroup.com/deepfake-sexual-crimes-korea/#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:55:03 +0000 https://seoullawgroup.com/?p=4843 Deepfake victimization has increased sharply in Korea, and the legislature has responded with tougher rules. In this article, we examine the key amendments and how the Korean Supreme Court have interpreted these provisions, and what individuals living in Korea should keep in mind. Key Amendments to the Deepfake Provisions The National Assembly passed the amendment […]

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]]> https://seoullawgroup.com/deepfake-sexual-crimes-korea/feed/ 0 Everything You Need to Know About Suspension of Public Prosecution in Korea https://seoullawgroup.com/suspension-of-public-prosecution-korea/ https://seoullawgroup.com/suspension-of-public-prosecution-korea/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:27:59 +0000 https://seoullawgroup.com/?p=4801 South Korea’s legal system is often described as strict and pragmatic. While the law imposes serious consequences for crimes, it also recognizes that not every offense warrants the full weight of a criminal conviction. One of the ways this balance is achieved is through “Suspension of [Public] Prosecution” (기소유예). This is a unique decision that […]

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]]> https://seoullawgroup.com/suspension-of-public-prosecution-korea/feed/ 0 Order for Implementation in Korea (이행명령) https://seoullawgroup.com/order-for-implementation-korea/ https://seoullawgroup.com/order-for-implementation-korea/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:58:55 +0000 https://seoullawgroup.com/?p=4795 What happens when one parent refuses to comply with a court order regarding child visitation? How does Korean law ensure that visitation rights are respected? An Order for Implementation (이행명령) is a mechanism available under the Korean Family Litigation Act that compels a party to comply with obligations imposed by a family court decision. It […]

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]]> https://seoullawgroup.com/order-for-implementation-korea/feed/ 0 Family Investigation (가사조사) in Korea https://seoullawgroup.com/family-investigation-korea/ https://seoullawgroup.com/family-investigation-korea/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:42:35 +0000 https://seoullawgroup.com/?p=4788 If you or someone you know is going through a divorce, you may have heard the term “family investigation”. This term is used when a divorcing couple disagrees over children, finances, or the circumstances surrounding the breakdown of the marriage. Evidence submitted by the spouses may not provide the Family Court with a complete understanding […]

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]]> https://seoullawgroup.com/family-investigation-korea/feed/ 0 Compensation for Actual Expenses (실비변상) https://seoullawgroup.com/compensation-for-actual-expenses-%ec%8b%a4%eb%b9%84%eb%b3%80%ec%83%81/ https://seoullawgroup.com/compensation-for-actual-expenses-%ec%8b%a4%eb%b9%84%eb%b3%80%ec%83%81/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:50:45 +0000 https://seoullawgroup.com/?p=4785 What does the term “Compensation for Actual Expenses” mean and how is it understood under Korean law?  Compensation for Actual Expenses (실비변상, hereinafter referred to as ‘Expense Compensation) is a mechanism used to reimburse individuals for costs incurred while performing activities on behalf of an organization. Unlike a salary, it is not meant to reward […]

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]]> https://seoullawgroup.com/compensation-for-actual-expenses-%ec%8b%a4%eb%b9%84%eb%b3%80%ec%83%81/feed/ 0 Inheriting $1.1M with Zero Liquidity? Strategic Inheritance Tax Planning without Any Out-Of-Pocket Remittance https://seoullawgroup.com/strategic-inheritance-tax-planning-korea/ https://seoullawgroup.com/strategic-inheritance-tax-planning-korea/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:12:28 +0000 https://seoullawgroup.com/?p=4781 Inheriting Assets in Korea: Why It’s Not Always Good News for Overseas Heirs For heirs living abroad, inheriting substantial assets in Korea is not always entirely good news. In South Korea, inheritance tax (상속세) must typically be paid within six months of the commencement of the inheritance. While this deadline can be extended to nine […]

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]]> https://seoullawgroup.com/strategic-inheritance-tax-planning-korea/feed/ 0 Service by Public Notice (공시송달) in Korean Divorce Cases https://seoullawgroup.com/service-by-public-notice-korean-divorce-cases/ https://seoullawgroup.com/service-by-public-notice-korean-divorce-cases/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:12:02 +0000 https://seoullawgroup.com/?p=4732 What is a ‘Service by Public Notice’ and when can it be issued in a divorce case in South Korea? Divorces in South Korea generally require that documents be formally delivered to the other spouse. However, situations arise where one party has disappeared, avoids contact, lives overseas with an unknown address, or cannot be located […]

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]]> https://seoullawgroup.com/service-by-public-notice-korean-divorce-cases/feed/ 0 Why Employment Restriction Exemptions Matter for Foreign Medical Professionals in Korea https://seoullawgroup.com/employment-restriction-exemptions-foreign-medical-professionals-korea/ https://seoullawgroup.com/employment-restriction-exemptions-foreign-medical-professionals-korea/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 21:07:40 +0000 https://seoullawgroup.com/?p=4471 If you’re a foreign physical therapist, occupational therapist, or nurse working in Korea, this is something you should be aware of. Even routine medical care can sometimes be misunderstood and lead to criminal complaints. When those allegations involve child abuse, the consequences go far beyond fines or prison time. Under Korean law, a conviction may […]

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