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    Korean Government Legalizes Adultery

    On Thursday, South Korea's Constitutional Court struck down a 62-year old law that made committing adultery a crime punishable by…

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    Korean Labor Laws You Should Know

    Sponsored Post Korean Labor Laws You Should Know Words by Attorney Simon D. Lee In recent years, Korea has experienced…

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    10 Top Lawyers In Seoul For English-Speaking Foreigners

    Lawyers in Seoul who speak English fluently and welcome foreign clients aren't as easy to find as you may think.…

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    HiKorea! The Korean Immigration Visa Status, Renewal & Reservations Website

    As a foreigner in Korea, there are times when you will seek services from the Korean immigration such as extension…

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    Viva la Visa! – A Full Guide For Korean Visas

    Join 10 Magazine Assistant Editor David Carruth as he explores the mysteries of the Korean visa system.

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    How to Get Apostille Certification and South Korean Documents in

    TLDR: From KoreanApostille.com Please note, this is information is for documents issued in the Republic of Korea. For information on…

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    The F-2 Visa: Fact or Fiction?

    Words by Matthew C. Crawford Since it was launched in February of 2010, the F-2 Visa has taken on an…

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    Expat Expertise: The Korean legal system

    For most people, exposure to the court system is limited to a couple of episodes of Judge Judy, or something…

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    How to get your Working Holiday Visa in Korea (H-1

    What is the Working Holiday Visa in Korea (H1)? The Working Holiday Visa in Korea, also known as the H-1…

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    7 Korean Immigration Laws That You May Be Breaking Right

    Just when it seems you’ve made your peace with Korean immigration, a fine pops out of nowhere! That’s because there…

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    How to Report a Crime in Korea

    What do you do when you are involved in or witness a crime in Korea? If you do already know…

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    How to Enroll in the Korean National Health Insurance For

    As of July 2019, all foreigners residing in Korea longer than 6 months are required to sign up for the…

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    How to Collect a Debt From Someone in Korea

    Collecting a Debt for Foreigners Korea There are many different ways to collect on debts in Korea. Pureum Law Office…

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    Process for Getting a Divorce in South Korea

    Divorcing Your Spouse (Husband or Wife) Living in a foreign country is hard enough as it is, but getting a…

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    Why is Porn Illegal in South Korea?

    One of the most baffling laws in South Korea, one that annoys many foreigners staying here long-term, is the one…

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    How to Report a Taxi Driver in Seoul

    Sometimes taxi drivers can be unfriendly because of a language barrier or because they prefer the larger fares of longer…

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