“Attorney Simon Lee Triumphs in Romance Scam Case in Korea” In an impressive display of legal skill and dedication, Attorney Simon Lee has notably aided a Swiss client who became the victim of a complex romance scam in Korea. This significant achievement not only highlights Simon’s extensive expertise in resolving legal issues for foreign clients in Korea but also his unwavering commitment to justice and the well-being of his clients. The client, who faced a daunting and intricate financial deception, sought the guidance and support of Attorney Simon Lee. Through strategic planning and a deep ..read more

Revised requirements and exemptions for issuing F-6 in Korea from 1st January 2024 Foreigners marrying Koreans are eligible for the F-6 visa in Korea, allowing them to live in Korea. We have handled dozens of F-6-1 visa cases for our foreign clients. As of December 7, 2023, some requirements have changed, which we aim to inform our foreign clients through this blog. The following revised requirements will be effective from January 1, 2024: 1. Income Requirement for the Inviter The person inviting a foreigner for marriage Visa(F-6 Visa in Korea) (hereinafter referred to as the ‘inviter’) must h ..read more

1. Extension Period January 1, 2024 (Monday) ~ February 29, 2024 (Thursday) 2. Eligible Participants Illegal foreign residents who voluntarily depart during the specified period ☞ Foreigners who have been staying illegally since the initial implementation date (September 11, 2023) are excluded from this program 3. Excluded Participants Those who entered the country illegally, used forged or altered passports, criminals, and those who have not complied with a departure order, etc. 4. Benefits Exemption from fines for those voluntarily departing and deferral of entry restrictions Includes exempt ..read more

South Korea Digital Nomad Visa in 2024 South Korea has started issuing digital nomad/workcation visas in 2024. Remote workers can now stay and travel in South Korea for up to two years. Workcation (a combination of ‘work’ and ‘vacation’) allows workers to travel and work remotely from a location other than the office. Digital nomad means that workers are not constrained by space and can work remotely from anywhere, even traveling and working in foreign countries. In recent years, a growing number of people around the world have been engaged in this type of work. Accordingly, the South Korea M ..read more

Recovering Korean Nationality and Acquiring Dual Citizenship in 2023:  A Comprehensive Guide for Korean-Americans Many Korean Americans (especially those over the age of 65 who wish to spend the rest of their lives in Korea) have a great interest in recovering their South Korean nationality and acquiring dual citizenship. Today, our law firm, which has the utmost knowledge and experience in immigration and nationality laws, would like to share our expertise on recovering South Korean nationality and acquiring dual citizenship.     1. Confirming Dual Citizenship before recoverin ..read more

  Pureum Law Office proudly announces the addition of two esteemed partner attorneys to its distinguished team. Michael Park, boasting nine years of experience as the team leader of SPC’s legal department, established the law firm Yeong in 2022, where he served as a partner for a year. In April 2023, he joined Pureum Law Office as a partner, further elevating the firm’s legal expertise. Austin Hong initially served as a partner at Pureum Law Office for three years starting in 2014, before accruing diverse experience at another law firm. In 2023, he made a triumphant return to Pureum Law O ..read more

Divorce in Korea for Foreigners – #1 Divorce Lawyer in Korea Untying the knot in South Korea doesn’t have to turn into a K-pop drama, but getting a divorce in South Korea for foreigners requires research and must be taken seriously. This blog post serves as your one-stop resource for all things divorce in the Republic of Korea as compiled by the leading divorce lawyer in the Republic of Korea here at Pureum Law Office (PLO). South Korean law prescribes three types of divorce, by: 1) agreement [uncontested divorce, 협의이혼]; 2) mediation [조정이혼]; and 3) by trial [contested divorce, 재판상 이혼]. We exa ..read more

Regarding the Extradition to Korea in 2023   After signing an extradition agreement with Australia in 1991, the Republic of Korea has entered into extradition treaties with a total of 78 countries by 2022. Representative countries are Canada, Spain, Mexico, USA, Thailand, China, New Zealand, Japan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, France, UK, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Turkey, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Romania, and etc.   Today we are going to examine the procedure of extradition of offenders from abroad to Korea, stipulated by the Korean Ministry of Justice.   1. Exc ..read more

It has been more than 2 months since the decree of Exceptional Nationality Renunciation was newly legislated on October 1st, 2022. However, the National Assembly Subcommittee is yet to enact the necessary Enforcement Degree or Enforcement Regulations that support Article 14 Clause 2 of the Nationality Act that stipulates Exceptional Nationality Renunciation. So even to this day, the countless Overseas Koreans who had rejoiced upon the establishment of the Exceptional Nationality Renunciation continue to be regretfully anxious and impatient of their inability to apply for the Exceptional Natio ..read more

Good news! Revised immigration bill including Special Renunciation of Korean Nationality finally passed the Korean National Assembly on 1st September 2022.   The major requirements and procedures were sustained, but they were some developments on some requirements as follows.   1. Formal requirements You should meet either 1) or 2) to apply for the Special Renunciation of Korean Nationality. 1) Born abroad and have had a habitual residence abroad until the present. 2) Born in Korea but moved abroad before age 6 and have had a habitual residence abroad until the present.   2. Su ..read more