A Korean administrative court has ruled that a termination notice citing only “management reasons” — without any specific explanation — fails to satisfy the written notice…
A Korean court has sentenced a man to one year in prison for posting over 565 insulting messages about actress Kim Gyu-ri (formerly known as Kim…
Korea’s Constitutional Court has ruled that a pedestrian who was struck while slightly outside the painted lines of a (zebra) crosswalk is still entitled to the…
Korean actor Oh Yeong-su, internationally recognized for his role in Squid Game and the first Korean actor to win a Golden Globe, has had his sexual…
A Korean court has confirmed that a law firm must return nearly half of the fees it charged a client, after finding that three separately billed…
Two recent cases — actress Nana’s armed home intruder and a woman who punched a bathroom voyeur — have reignited debate about South Korea’s narrow self-defense…
Korea’s Constitutional Court has narrowly upheld the rule that law school graduates must pass the bar exam within five years and five attempts — with no…
Korea’s Supreme Court has ruled that bereaved families of victims of the May 18, 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement can still pursue state compensation claims for emotional…
A Korean appellate court that rejected a welfare recipient’s request for a court-appointed lawyer and then proceeded to try and convict him without one has had…
A police officer posing as a customer to verify whether a massage parlor was offering sexual services did not conduct an unlawful sting operation — and…
A Korean court has ruled that a client’s KakaoTalk message committing to pay a specific sum by a specific date constitutes a legally binding modification of…
[UPDATE] H-2 + F-4 Visa Integration Guide (Effective Feb 12, 2026) What’s changed: As of Feb 12, 2026, H-2 and F-4 visas have been integrated New…
The Big Picture 1. Overview of the H-1 Visa H-1 is the working holiday (負光就業) residence status. It is a status that allows a national of…
The Big Picture 1. Legal Basis and Basic Character of G-1 Status A. Legal basis G-1 residence status is grounded in Article 10 of the Immigration…
1. Overview To lawfully use the title “attorney” in Korea, one must in principle (1) acquire the qualification of an attorney under the Attorney-at-Law Act and…
The Big Picture 1. Meaning and Characteristics of F-5 Permanent Residence Status Permanent residence (F-5) status allows a foreigner to reside continuously in the Republic of…
[UPDATE] 2026 Income Requirement for an F-6 Visa Required income (2026), based on Korean spouse’s income: Family Members Required Income 2 people 25,195,752 won 3 people…
[QUICK UPDATE] H-2 + F-4 Visa Now Integrated (effective Feb 12, 2026) What’s changed: As of Feb 12, 2026, H-2 and F-4 visas have integrated New…
[UPDATE 1] E-9 Visa: Newly Added Industries (effective June 2025) What’s Changed The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced additional industries where E-9 visa holders can…
I. The Big Picture 1. Overview of the E-7 Visa The E-7 visa (Special Designated Activities status) is a status of stay granted to foreign nationals…
A man who broke into the home of Korean actress Nana (Im Jin-ah) armed with a weapon, threatened her and her mother, and demanded money has…
I. The Big Picture 1. Significance and Legal Basis of E-2 Status The E-2 (Foreign Language Instructor) status of stay is the status of stay for…
I. The Big Picture 1. Overview The E-1 visa is the Professor (敎授) status of stay, a long-term status of stay granted to foreign nationals who…
Background On February 13, 2023, leaders and members of the Korea Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination (전국장애인차별철폐연대, known as Jeonjangnyeon) staged a demonstration at the Samgakji Station…
Background In October 2023, three sisters carried out a coordinated attack on a woman identified as B, who had been in a romantic relationship with the…
Background A defendant identified as A was charged with multiple violations of Korea’s Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes (the Sexual…
[UPDATE] The D-10 Visa – Rule Changes General Maximum D-10 stay period increased from 1 year to 3 years D-10-1 (3 years) — eligible if you…
I. The Big Picture 1. Overview of the D-8 Visa The D-8 (Corporate Investor) status of stay is a long-term status of stay granted to essential…
I. The Big Picture 1. Overview of the D-4 Visa The D-4 visa is a long-term status of stay granted to foreign nationals who intend to…
[FAQ] Can I Work with a D-2 visa? You must get permission from the immigration office before working — even if you’ve already graduated No work…
Korea’s Supreme Court has drawn a clear line between two types of covertly obtained evidence in a marital infidelity case: photographs taken of a spouse’s phone…
Two Chinese nationals who repeatedly photographed South Korean and US military facilities and attempted to intercept air traffic communications have been sentenced to prison in what…
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