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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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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Starting from this article, we plan to go over the laws regulating sexual crimes. Sex crime laws in South Korea is one of the most elaborately subdivided areas of law. Overviewing the whole regulations may take some time, but it is worth
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Every traveler and expat is wary of it: fraud. It is quite common for foreigners to come to a new country and face scams or fraudulent behavior, simply because local criminals want to take advantage of their ignorance of the culture, language,
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Facts & Key point The criminal defendant had filmed the victims doing their business at the restroom of “○○ Karaoke Bar” located in Uijeongbu-si (address omitted), including taking a photograph of an unidentified woman’s buttocks and genitals. The criminal defendant in total
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It is almost impossible to miss: drinking is a huge part of Korean culture. Many companies have dinner together after work, during which large amounts of soju and beer are often consumed. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) was therefore quite common in
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