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Called in by the police, or already charged

You may ask for an interpreter and for an attorney to be present at questioning. What you say in the first interview shapes the rest of the case, and a conviction can affect your status of stay, so get advice before you answer.

A jeonse or monthly deposit is not returned

Registering your address at immigration and getting a fixed date on the lease protect your priority. If the landlord will not pay, a registered leasehold order lets you move out without losing that priority, and the deposit can then be recovered in court.

Unpaid wages, or an accident at work

Labor protections and accident insurance apply whatever your visa status. A complaint to the regional labor office can force payment, and the government wage guarantee scheme may cover part of it if the employer cannot pay.