Seoul Law Group

Why Employment Restriction Exemptions Matter for Foreign Medical Professionals in Korea

Seoul Law Group — Mon, 25 May 2026 21:07:40 +0000

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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Management of Property of Absentee in South Korea

Seoul Law Group — Sun, 17 May 2026 10:06:48 +0000

In Korean inheritance and civil law, situations often arise in which a person with legal rights to property cannot be located. The neglect of property due to the absence of an owner is an unfortunate situation for everyone. For instance, if the owner of a building is missing, it is impossible to know to whom […]

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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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Seoul Law Group Attends the 182nd National Day Celebration of the Dominican Republic

Seoul Law Group — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:03:45 +0000

On February 25, 2026, Aaron Hwang, Principal Attorney of Seoul Law Group, had the honor of attending the 182nd National Day Celebration of the Dominican Republic, hosted by the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the Republic of Korea. On February 25, 2026, Aaron Hwang, Principal Attorney of Seoul Law Group, had the honor of […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Korea’s Juvenile Act

Seoul Law Group — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:53:32 +0000

When a minor becomes involved in the criminal justice system, the legal process in South Korea looks very different from that of adults. Under Korea’s Juvenile Act (소년법), the focus is not on punishment, but on rehabilitation aimed at correcting behavior and providing protective measures. Rather than branding juveniles as criminals, the law seeks to […]

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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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Affiliation Under South Korean Law: Establishing Legal Parent-Child Relationships and Child Rights

Seoul Law Group — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:25:57 +0000

Establishing a legal parent-child relationship is one of the most important steps in protecting a child’s rights in South Korea. While children born during a valid marriage are presumed to be the legal child of both parents, this does not necessarily apply to children born out of wedlock. In such cases, the law provides a […]

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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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Hague Convention & Child Abduction Risk for Foreign-Spouse Families in Korea

Seoul Law Group — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:26:55 +0000

When we move abroad and build families across borders, the joy of cultural exchange often comes hand in hand with complex legal realities. One of the most challenging of these realities involves international custody disputes. For foreigners married in Korea, raising children can mean navigating not only everyday matters but also the intersection of Korean […]

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