Frequently asked questions
What foreign nationals in Korea ask us most often before they book a consultation.
Yes. Consultations are held in English, and Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Vietnamese and Uzbek are also available. Tell us your language when you request an appointment so the right attorney or interpreter is present.
The first consultation is paid. The fee and the payment method are confirmed when we schedule it. For representation we agree a written fee before any work starts, so there are no surprises.
Your passport or alien registration card, every document you have received about the matter (police summons, contracts, court papers, letters from the immigration office), even if they are in Korean, and a short timeline of what happened. Screenshots of relevant messages help.
A summons asks you to appear, and ignoring it can lead to a warrant. You can ask to reschedule so that an attorney attends with you. Do not give a statement without one, and ask for an interpreter if you do not understand Korean well.
It can. A conviction, and sometimes a fine or a suspended sentence, may be considered when you extend or change your status, and serious offenses can lead to a deportation order. Tell us your visa type at the first meeting so the strategy takes it into account.
In some situations, yes: for example when the breakdown of the marriage was mainly the Korean spouse's fault, or when you are raising a child of the marriage. The immigration office decides case by case, so get advice before you file or sign a divorce agreement.
Yes. Wage claims go through the regional labor office and, if needed, the courts, and labor law protections apply regardless of immigration status. Keep pay slips, work schedules and messages from your employer, and contact us before you leave Korea.
Send a formal demand, register a leasehold order if you are moving out so your priority survives the move, and then file a deposit-return lawsuit. If the landlord never intended to repay, a fraud complaint may be possible. Act before you leave the country.
Do not contact the other party, do not delete anything, and do not speak to the police without an attorney. Preserve chat logs, receipts and location data and contact us the same day. The first statement decides much of the case.
Investigations usually take weeks to months and court cases several months or more; we give you a realistic estimate once we know the facts. You have one attorney in charge and one contact person, and you receive updates in your language.
This page provides general information about Korean law and is not legal advice. Outcomes depend on the facts of each case. Consultations are paid and are held in English or with an interpreter.
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