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Establishing a legal parent-child relationship is one of the most important steps in protecting a child’s rights in South Korea. While children born during a valid marriage are presumed to be the legal child of both parents, this does not necessarily apply to children born out of wedlock. In such cases, the law provides a […]
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An American woman underwent cosmetic surgery in Korea. She developed a severe infection with devastating complications. After returning to the United States, she required extensive follow-up care, accumulating medical bills exceeding USD 150,000. She pursued a medical malpractice claim in the first trial with a different law firm. The court determined damages of USD 41,828. [...
When we move abroad and build families across borders, the joy of cultural exchange often comes hand in hand with complex legal realities. One of the most challenging of these realities involves international custody disputes. For foreigners married in Korea, raising children can mean navigating not only everyday matters but also the intersection of Korean […]
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Once the appeal deadline passes, the case is supposed to be over—final, beyond dispute. Even a single day late usually seals the judgment forever. So the idea of reviving a case years later seems unthinkable. That’s why overturning an eight-year-old judgment and turning a prison term into a suspended sentence feels almost miraculous. The Defendant […]
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South Korea’s legal system is often described as strict and pragmatic. While the law imposes serious consequences for crimes, it also recognizes that not every offense warrants the full weight of a criminal conviction. One of the ways this balance is achieved is through “Suspension of [Public] Prosecution” (기소유예). This is a unique decision that […]
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