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[SUCCESS CASE] A Sibling Missing for 20 Years — Completing an Inheritance Without One of the Heirs

Seoul Law Group — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:05:26 +0000

Dividing inherited property requires the agreement of all heirs. But what happens when one of them has been out of contact for 20 years—and no one knows whether he is alive or dead? This was the exact situation our client faced. She had two sisters and a brother, with whom she had lost contact for […]

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[Success Story] International Loan Dispute: Foreign Creditor Recovers USD 784,000 (VND 18.8 Billion) Without a Promissory Note

Seoul Law Group — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:29:10 +0000

Are you struggling to recover money you lent to someone? If you lack documentation like promissory notes or loan agreements, and have insufficient evidence such as messenger conversations, your concerns are understandable. To prove to a court that you lent money, you need documentary evidence, so how can you get your money back without it? […]

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Is Exit Permission Possible During a Criminal Trial?

Seoul Law Group — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:12:25 +0000

Can a foreign national leave Korea while facing a criminal trial? This article examines a case in which the answer was, surprisingly, yes. A professional musician charged with violating the Military Service Act was granted permission to leave Korea to fulfill overseas concert commitments—a result rarely seen in criminal proceedings involving foreign nationals. All Korean […]

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[Success Story] 41K →195K: How Specialized Representation Quadrupled Damages in a Korean Medical Malpractice Appeal

Seoul Law Group — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:53:35 +0000

An American woman underwent cosmetic surgery in Korea. She developed a severe infection with devastating complications. After returning to the United States, she required extensive follow-up care, accumulating medical bills exceeding USD 150,000. She pursued a medical malpractice claim in the first trial with a different law firm. The court determined damages of USD 41,828. […]

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Restoring the Right to Appeal in Korea After 8 Years. A Suspended Sentence Granted

Seoul Law Group — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:21:14 +0000

Once the appeal deadline passes, the case is supposed to be over—final, beyond dispute. Even a single day late usually seals the judgment forever. So the idea of reviving a case years later seems unthinkable. That’s why overturning an eight-year-old judgment and turning a prison term into a suspended sentence feels almost miraculous. The Defendant […]

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From Co-Conspirator to Parole: SLG’s Criminal Defense Success

Seoul Law Group — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:17:00 +0000

At Seoul Law Group (SLG), we specialize in providing criminal defense services for foreigners in Korea. Among our many success stories, one case in particular offers valuable insights on co-defendant liability, the risks of hiring former judges or prosecutors, and parole eligibility. The Case Background: A Fraud Conspiracy Charge Our client came to us after […]

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Compensation Case Study: Implications of Accidents during Jobs in Korea

Seoul Law Group — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:56:27 +0000

The story revolves around a man in his early 50s, an employee of a print processing company. On one unfortunate day, he received a request from Mr. A, a colleague who runs a delivery business in the vicinity, “to move a photocopier together and share the payment.” During the transfer from the second floor to […]

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The 1 Billion Won Debt Everyone Thought Was Dead

Seoul Law Group — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:38:07 +0000

A Case Where the Debtor Had No Name Listed and the Signer Claimed to Be “Just a Guarantor” – But Still Ended Up Liable Imagine this: A promissory note with no creditor listed. There is a sign of a person, but the signer claims, “I was not a borrower. I was just a guarantor—I never […]

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SUCCESS CASE: ‘Lack of Evidence’ Dismissal in a Korean Drug Case Even with Submitted Evidence

Seoul Law Group — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 03:48:03 +0000

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 confession during the investigation. Under these circumstances, a conviction seemed all but certain. […]

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Case Study: Divorce in Korea After 5 Years of Marriage

Seoul Law Group — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:38:43 +0000

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 Riddled with Controversy The court ruled that the husband was predominantly responsible for […]

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