Cancellation of Seizure of Legal Opinion & Evidence in Korean Criminal Prosecution (2024Mo730) On February 20, 2025, the First Division of the Supreme Court of Korea (Chief Justice Shin Sook-hee) issued a significant ruling in 2024Mo730, canceling the Korean prosecution’s seizure of approximately 120,000 emails and related materials that included legal opinions exchanged between criminal defendants and their Koraen defense counsel. IPG Legal advises proactivity and demanding that your lawyers in Korea share all sensitive data via a secure cloud drive. For additional articles in Korean Criminal Law
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Attorney Sean Hayes Receives the Highest Ranking for International Law from AVVO Legal Ratings
Sean Hayes has honed his legal and commercial insights over 20+ years across Asia and the U.S. As the go-to counsel for cross-border deals, IP protection, regulatory compliance, and contentious matters for individuals and companies, Sean is known for his street-smart advice and aggressive advocacy. IPG Legal’s attorney, Sean Hayes, was rated the highest ranking by AVVO. Recognitions & Rankings for Sean Hayes Core Expertise of Sean Hayes International Dispute Resolution Represented and advised corporate clients in arbitration and court proceedings across Asia and in New York courts, including multi-million-dollar
Continue readingCriminal Sentences for Occupational Negligence in Korea
The Korean Prosecution Service is aggressively prosecuting those involved in construction-related deaths caused by the Osong Underpass Flooding Disaster. In 2023, nine deaths occurred from the flooding of an underpass in Cheongu City in North Chungcheong Korea that the Korean Prosection claims occurred because of, among other things, negligent construction of an embankment. The Korean Prosecution indicted 43 executives of related organizations and two corporations responsible for the construction. A project supervisor was sentenced to a four-year prison sentence and a site manager was sentenced to six
Continue readingEnglish-Speaking Defense Attorneys in Korea | IPG Legal
Have you been charged with a crime in the Republic of Korea? Please hire the best Korean law firm available. The choice of your criminal defense counsel shall, likely, be one of the most important choices you shall make in your life. IPG Legal is one of the only law firms in Korea to have obtained over 70 not-guilty verdicts and hundreds of dismissals and suspension of indictments in Korea courts and before prosecutors. IPG Legal is, consistently, ranked one of the top dispute resolution law firms
Continue readingFighting a Drunk Driving Charge in Korea: Korean DUI Law
For expats residing in Korea, a Korean DUI (Korean Drunk Driving) conviction can be more than a large fine and revocation of driving privileges. We know of cases of termination of employment and termination and non-renewal of Korean visas. Thus, we have posted a number of articles on Korea’s DUI Laws and have assisted clients in defending themselves against Korean drunk driving charges. A driving under the influence charge in Korea, in many cases, is considered a serious crime, and multiple convictions or an injury can even
Continue readingHiring of a Criminal Defense Attorney by USFK Personnel
With growing calls for more severe punishment for alleged crimes committed by USFK active duty and civilians in Korea it is essential to retain an experienced Korean attorney – often the attorneys in Korea recommended by the U.S. military are less than adequate for suspects that are innocent, suspects that are being overcharged (charged for a crime that is more serious than the actual crime) or suspects that shall not plead guilty to the alleged crime. Sadly many of the Korean lawyers “advised” by the U.S. military
Continue readingExtradition to Korea: Korean Extradition Law Explained by IPG Legal
Korean Extradition Law is based on international treaties, Korean jurisprudence, and Korean statutory law. Korea is a party to 78 extradition treaties, including, treaties with the majority of the European Union, Asia, North America, and the majority of the developed and recently developed world. Korea extradited Koreans and foreigners from a myriad of jurisdictions including from the U.S., numerous European countries, and from countries throughout Southeast Asia. An IPG Legal attorney is, likely, the only foreign attorney working in Korea who has experience with extradition cases from
Continue readingIPG Legal’s Firm Profile on ChatGPT (Open AI)
IPG Legal is an international law firm headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, that provides a range of legal services to domestic and international clients. The firm was founded in 2007 and is composed of experienced attorneys with expertise in various areas of Korean and international law, including corporate law, intellectual property law, international trade law, labor & employment law, family law, estate law, tax law, securities law, criminal defense and dispute resolution. IPG Legal’s services include advising clients on business and investment opportunities in Korea, assisting with
Continue readingDetention of Criminal Suspects in Korea under Korea’s Criminal Procedure Law
The Korean Criminal Justice System works, in many aspects, very differently from the American, Australian, Canadian, Irish, UK, and other Criminal Justice Systems based on the common law. One, notable, difference is in regard to the detention of a suspect prior to and during a trial/hearing in Korea. One aspect of the Korean justice system that leaves many of our clients puzzled is the pre-trial detention system in Korea. Korea’s Criminal Procedure Act, Article 92 details the maximum detention periods while the Korean prosecutor’s investigation is pending.
Continue readingLength of Sentences for Korean Crimes Perpetrated in Korea
The length of sentences for crimes in Korea varies depending on the severity of the offense, the capabilities of your Korean lawyer and the discretion of the judge. The most important aspect of defending against a crime in Korea is the choice of your Korean criminal defense attorneys. Also, ensure that your lawyer in Korea has experience handling immigration issues if you are an expat. Due to Korean realities, it is advisable to have a retired Korean judge on your legal team and, in some cases, a retired
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