Korean legal information
Legal Guides for Foreign Residents
Practical starting points for legal problems involving police, housing, work, family, immigration, and crime in Korea. Choose the situation closest to yours, then review the process, documents, and deadlines that may matter.
Guides explain what the process is, what to preserve or prepare, and when individual legal review may be important.
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These guides provide general information. The applicable law, procedure, and best course of action can change with the facts and timing of a particular matter.
Criminal process
Police Investigation in Korea
What foreigners should know when contacted by Korean police, including procedural rights and practical steps.
Housing
Rent Disputes in Korea
How foreign tenants in Korea can protect their deposit and resolve common rent disputes.
Work
Workplace Disputes in Korea
Rights and remedies for foreign workers in Korea facing unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, or workplace harassment.
Criminal process
Filing a Criminal Complaint in Korea
How foreigners can file a criminal complaint in Korea, from preparing the complaint through the investigation process.
Family
Divorce for Foreign Residents in Korea
Key considerations for foreign residents navigating divorce in Korea, including jurisdiction, custody, and asset division.
Immigration
Visa Overstay in Korea
How Korean immigration law addresses visa overstay, including possible enforcement, departure measures, and future entry restrictions.
Crime victims
Being a Crime Victim in Korea
What foreign crime victims should know about their rights and the Korean criminal process.
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