Korean Supreme Court Finalizes Sentence in Diplomatic Leak Case

Key Ruling The Korean Supreme Court finalized a suspended prison sentence for former lawmaker Kang Hyo-sang. Sentence: 6 months in prison 1 year suspension (probation) Charges:…

Supreme Court Confirms Life Imprisonment for Daejeon School Killing

<The Crime> – Myeong Jae-wan (49), a teacher at an elementary school in Daejeon, lured a first-grade girl named Kim Ha-neul to the school’s audiovisual room…

Cleaner Hired Through Home-Service App Steals Luxury Jewelry Worth ₩13.7M — Court Hands Suspended Prison Sentence

A Korean court has handed a suspended prison sentence to a cleaning helper who stole luxury jewelry from a client’s home after being hired through a…

Korean Court Recognizes Iraqi Woman as Refugee After Ruling Family Violence Can Constitute ‘Persecution’

A notable refugee law decision from the Seoul Administrative Court held that domestic violence may qualify as persecution under international refugee law when the victim cannot…

Supreme Court Upholds Prison Sentences for Rapper Who Smoked Marijuana While on Probation

The Supreme Court of Korea has finalized prison sentences for a well-known Korean rapper who repeatedly used marijuana while already serving suspended sentences for prior drug…

South Korea’s Supreme Court Upholds Fine for Pastor Who Held In-Person Worship During COVID-19 Restrictions

The Supreme Court of Korea has upheld a criminal fine against a pastor who repeatedly conducted in-person church services during government restrictions aimed at preventing the…

[SAMPLE] Complaint for Divorce, Alimony, and Related Relief

소 장 COMPLAINT 원 고 강 선 ○ (781001-1111111)주소 : 전라남도 ○○군 ○○읍 ○○길 11-11등록기준지 : 전라남도 ○○군 ○○면 ○○리 111번지 원고 소송대리인 법무법인 ○ ○담당변호사…

[SAMPLE] Complaint for Loan Repayment

소 장 COMPLAINT 원 고 윤 ○ 용서울 관악구 ○○동 1111-1 2층 원고 대리인 법무법인 ○○○담당변호사 오 ○ ○서울 서초구 서초동 1234-5 ○○빌딩 1층전화번호 : 02-3400-7000,…

Supreme Court: Golf Course Designs Can Be Copyrighted Works

In a landmark intellectual property ruling, Korea’s Supreme Court held that golf course layouts and design drawings can qualify as copyrighted works, overturning a lower court…

‘You’re Hired.’ Four Minutes Later: ‘Actually, You’re Not…’ — Korean Court Calls It Unfair Dismissal

A recent decision from the Seoul Administrative Court confirms that once an employer notifies a candidate of acceptance, a valid employment relationship may already exist. Canceling…

Korean Supreme Court Recognizes Attorney–Client Privilege, Restricts Prosecutors’ Seizure of Legal Advice

Court: Supreme Court of KoreaCase: 2024모730 Key Ruling Background of the Case The Search and Seizure Dispute Lower Court Decision The trial court ruled that the…

Korean Supreme Court Upholds 3-Year Prison Sentence for Father Who Attempted Family Suicide

Court: Supreme Court of KoreaCase: 2025도17980Decision Date: January 15, 2026 Key Facts The Suicide Attempts Lower Court Decisions Appeal and Supreme Court Ruling Legal Takeaway Article:…

Korean Court Orders Former Kindergarten Staff to Pay Damages for Online ‘Mom Cafe’ Post

Court: Daegu District CourtCase: 2025가단1549 Key Facts Background Criminal Case Civil Court Decision The Daegu District Court held that B’s actions constituted an unlawful act that…

[SAMPLE] Complaint for Damages (Tort)

소 장 COMPLAINT 원 고 위 원고들 주소 : 서울 ○○구 ○○동 1-1 위 원고 4는 미성년자이므로법정대리인 친권자 부 ○ ○ ○, 모 ○ ○ ○…

[SAMPLE] Certified Notice Letter

내 용 증 명 CERTIFIED NOTICE LETTER 발 신 인 김 성 ○서울 도봉구 ○○동 555 ○○빌라 101010-7777-9999 Sender:Kim Sung ○101, ○○ Villa, 555 ○○-dong, Dobong-gu,…

Korean Court Upholds Refusal to Change Passport Surname from “LEE” to “YI”

Court: Seoul Administrative CourtCase: 2025구합54991Decision Date: December 18, 2025 — Key Facts A Korean citizen (identified as Mr. Lee) filed a lawsuit seeking to change the…

Korean Supreme Court: Calling Someone an “X-Man” Is Not Criminal Insult

Court: Supreme Court of KoreaCase: 2023도8410Decision Date: January 29, 2026 — Key Facts The dispute arose among residents involved in organizing an incoming apartment residents’ committee…

Korean Court Orders Parents to Pay Damages After Middle School Student Assaults Friend’s Mother

Case Summary A Korean court ruled that the parents of a middle school student must pay approximately 23 million KRW (about $17,000–$18,000 USD) in damages after…

Doctor Gets 6 Years in Prison for Killing 36-Week Newborn After Illegal Abortion

A Korean court has sentenced a hospital director and surgeon to prison after they delivered a 36-week fetus by cesarean section and then killed the newborn,…

South Korea’s Supreme Court Upholds Prison Sentence for Brother of TV Star Park Soo-hong in Multi-Billion Won Embezzlement Case

A high-profile family financial dispute involving Korean television personality Park Soo-hong has reached its final chapter. The Supreme Court of Korea upheld a prison sentence for…

[SAMPLE] Complaint – Action Seeking Revocation of Business Suspension Disposition

소 장 COMPLAINT 신 청 인 ○ ○ ○ (주민등록번호)○○시 ○○구 ○○동 ○○○의 45(전화 02-000-0000, 팩스 02-000-0000) Plaintiff (Applicant):○ ○ ○ (Resident Registration No.)45, ○○○-dong, ○○-gu,…

[SAMPLE] Last Will and Testament

유 언 증 서 (자필) LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT (Holographic) 유언자 서울시 ○○구 ○○동 ○번지 ○○직업 박○○는 0000. . . 유언자 본인 자택에서 다음과 같이 유언한다.…

Supreme Court: ₩100 Million Penalty for Unlicensed Driving Accident Is Not Excessive

In a significant ruling on auto insurance liability, Korea’s Supreme Court held that a driver who caused an accident while driving without a license may be…

Supreme Court: Deleting Company Data for Self-Defense Is Not Automatically Evidence Destruction

In a significant ruling on obstruction and corporate investigations, Korea’s Supreme Court held that deleting company materials to protect oneself from potential criminal liability does not…

Expired Medicine, Real Consequences: Court Upholds 1.5-Month License Suspension for Korean Medicine Doctor

A Korean court has ruled that prescribing medication past its expiration date justifies a 1 month and 15 day license suspension, even when no patient harm…

Trade Secret Crimes: Supreme Court Rules ‘Use’ and ‘Acquisition/Disclosure’ Must Be Judged Separately

In a major semiconductor trade secret case involving leaked Samsung technology, the Korean Supreme Court clarified an important criminal law principle: > Using a trade secret…

Court Upholds 12-Hour Special Education Order for Teacher-Parent Who Verbally Abused Child’s Homeroom Teacher

A Korean court has ruled that a teacher-parent who verbally attacked their child’s homeroom teacher over a performance evaluation must complete 12 hours of special education,…

[SAMPLE] Application for Release on Bail – Groping an Intoxicated Person

보 석 허 가 청 구 APPLICATION FOR RELEASE ON BAIL 사 건 0000노0000 준강제추행 Case No.: 0000No0000 – Quasi-Indecent Assault 피 고 인 하 ○…

[SAMPLE] Statement of Grounds for Appeal – The Crime of Obstruction of Official Duties

항 소 이 유 서 STATEMENT OF GROUNDS FOR APPEAL 사 건 0000노0000 공무집행방해 Case No.: 0000No0000 – Obstruction of Official Duties 피 고 인 박…

Court Orders Government to Pay ₩15 Million to ‘Busan Roundhouse Kick’ Victim

A Korean court has ruled that the State must compensate the victim of the notorious Busan “roundhouse kick” assault, finding investigative failures by authorities. — 🧾…