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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Failing to keep up with credit card or loan payments, as well as other types of outstanding debt, may lead to a call from the creditor, debt collection agency, and a lawyer. Naturally, being in debt can be a very stressful experience
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Sexual crimes are an act of sexual violence when consent is not obtained or willingly given. This is a serious concern not only in Korea, but the world at large. Survivors of sexual crimes often experience lifelong health and well-being struggles that
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“Opposing power (대항력)” is considerably important to your life in Korea. Some foreigners may already possess a house in Korea, but most may not for some reasons like you are not certain about how long you will live in Korea. Whatever the
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Let’s suppose a case. You had been living as Jeonse for a long time, and the contract period was about to end. You found another house, and now you should move out, and ask the leaseholder to return the deposit as you
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One of our biggest worries when traveling or moving to a new country is safety. It’s natural to feel the need to look after oneself, but in many countries the laws may differ on who is in the wrong when it comes
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On October 29th, 2022, the popular clubbing district of Itaewon located in Seoul experienced a crowd crush that claimed the lives of 159 people and injured 196 others. Witnesses and survivors have claimed that there were few police officers on the streets
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The legalization of marijuana (especially in Korea), also referred to as weed or cannabis, is a controversial topic around the world. Many places have legalized the use of medicinal marijuana, while others have even legalized the recreational use of the drug. In
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Maybe you have already experienced it: you got a call from your bank, saying that your card had been used in some weird locations and that they wanted to make sure that the card was not stolen. The person on the other
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You may have seen a lot of internet advertisements looking for someone to sell or rent a bank account. The advertisements guarantee you a high profit but require very little from you. All they want from you is just to use your
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Looking to gain permanent residency in Korea? The F5 visa is the best way to do so, but there are numerous steps and requirements to get there. Please read the following information carefully in order to secure all the necessary details for
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Children must be protected. Children may not have enough judgment or strength when compared to adults. They have a high probability of being in an unfavorable position or situation. Therefore, South Korean Laws provide some special safeguards to protect minors better. One
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In previous articles, we have discussed the reasons for divorce in Korea one by one. Different reasons include adultery, malicious desertion, maltreatment, disappearance and other. As we already have dealt with these, we are not going to discuss more specific reasons. Today’s topic
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Driving in a foreign country is always a challenge. The road signs are in a different language, rules might be different from your home country, and on top of that, there is usually a different driving style from what you are used
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Classic sex crime laws are mainly a matter of sexual self-determination. If your free will of having sexual intercourse was infringed by force or intimidation, or by substances such as alcohol, then it is rape. Similar principles are applied to various sex
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In Korean legal principles, sex crime can be mainly classified into four categories. 1) Rape, 2) Indecent Act, 3) Sexual Harassment, and 4) Other types of sex crimes such as taking pictures without consent. Today, in this article we will discuss the
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What if one day, you receive a letter stating that you have been accused of fraud in Korea? What steps do you take, and what do you need to do to prove your innocence? Although we hope this never happens to you,
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