As complex cross-border litigation, arbitration, and international transactions continue to increase in Korea, foreign courts and overseas counsel are frequently required to apply or assess Korean law and the Korean legal system. In such cases, accurate and nuanced interpretation of Korean statutes, judicial precedent, and regulatory practice is essential. IPG Legal regularly works with foreign lawyers and courts to provide expert opinions on matters governed by Korean law. We often appear in court and provide legal opinions worldwide. The Role of Korean Law Expert Opinions in Cross-Border
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Korean Civil Service Employment Termination Decision at Korean Administrative Court
This Seoul Administrative Court of Korea approved the decision to not reappoint a Korean government worker of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs convicted of a crime prior to employment with the Korean government. This court decision from the Seoul Administrative Court illustrates a nuanced interpretation of administrative discretion and statutory interpretation concerning civil servant appointments in South Korea and the vast discretion given by the Administrative Courts in hiring and firing actions within Korean government agencies. Facts: Mr. A was worked at a Korean government agency since
Continue readingComplexities of Renunciation and Selection of Korean Citizenship by Dual Nationals
The Seoul Administrative Court ruled that even if the period of stay abroad exceeds two years before and after giving birth to a child, if the purpose of staying abroad was to have the child acquire a foreign nationality, the child may not select Korean Nationality. An article by IPG Legal on renouncing Korean Citizenship may be found at: Renouncing Citizenship in Korea. In December of 2024, the Seoul Administrative Court, ruled in favor of the plaintiff in a lawsuit (2024 guhap 67344) filed by the Plaintiff
Continue readingTop 100 Korean Lawyers & Legal Consultants in Korea
Sean Hayes, an attorney for the Top Korean Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year was rated by LawAsia, one of the leading peer-reviewed publications in Asia, as a Top 100 Lawyer in Korea. Sean Hayes is one of the only non-Korean attorneys on this Korean Lawyer “A-list” and the only non-Korean that was on the list each year the list was published. Sean Hayes is the first non-Korean attorney to have worked for the Korean court system (Constitutional Court of Korea) and one of the first
Continue readingService of Process of Legal Documents in Korea explained by the Korean Supreme Court
The Korean Supreme Court has recently rendered a judgment highlighting the requirements for Korean courts to accept the service of legal documents, in Korea. In a case involving a dispute over the existence of a right of easement, the Supreme Court of Korea declared that merely listing an address in appeal documents is not sufficient if there is no possibility of receiving the legal documents at that location. This decision has far-reaching implications for those wishing to serve documents on a person or company in Korea. For
Continue readingAmerican Shot by Korean Police Officer: Attorney Lee from IPG Legal in the news.
The Korea Times recently featured Attorney Seul-ki Lee of IPG Legal in a news article, and for all the right reasons. Attorney Lee is one of the legal representatives of Mr. Arnold Samberg at IPG Legal. Mr. Samberg is a retired US Airforce sergeant who met with an unfortunate tragedy three years ago when he was shot by a Korean police officer. He seeks justice and closure from the Korean Police, who have dragged this case on for far too long. Retired USFK sergeant hit by stray
Continue readingKorea’s DUI Law Explained by Korean Defense Lawyers
As many people are already aware, driving under the influence is dangerous and can lead to serious legal consequences in Korea. Korea has one of the world’s most strict DUI Laws. In order, in part, to fight the stigma of Korea having one of the highest road fatality rates in the OECD, the present Korean DUI Law was enacted. The Korean DUI Law is intended to warn drivers that they should not drive even if they have one drink. The, recently enacted DUI Law in Korea has
Continue readingTop Law Firms in Korea for English-Speaking Clients According to 10 Magazine
We are proud to note that 10 Magazine listed us in an article titled 10 Lawyers in Seoul for English-Speaking Expats in Korea. IPG is listed under the title Large/International Law Firms. Thanks for the mention 10 Magazine. We love your work. IPG Legal and many of our lawyers were listed as top attorneys by numerous legal rating services and magazines. Sean Hayes was, also, rated a top 100 Attorney. To learn more about IPG Legal please check out our website at: IPG Legal. The article by 10
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