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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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