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Life may feel unfamiliar.
Legal guidance should
still be clear.
From housing, work and contracts to immigration and family matters in Korea. Organize your situation step by step and find out what to check next.
For your first inquiry, send only a brief description. Identity documents are not needed.
What is
on your mind?
You do not need to know legal terminology. Choose the topic closest to your current situation.
Wages and Korean severance pay
You can request a consultation about wages for work in Korea or Korean statutory severance pay (퇴직금), a benefit payable on termination of employment under Korean law.
View topic guidance →Housing, leases and deposits
You can submit an inquiry about your housing contract, rental deposit or repair costs in Korea.
View topic guidance →Money, contracts and consumer issues
Guidance on submitting inquiries about private money transactions and contract or refund disputes with businesses.
View topic guidance →Accidents and compensation
Guidance on submitting inquiries about losses from traffic or other accidents and civil compensation.
View topic guidance →Immigration and residence
You can request a consultation about a residence-related application or a notice from immigration authorities.
View topic guidance →Administrative decisions and actions
Guidance on submitting inquiries about decisions or actions by administrative authorities other than immigration authorities.
View topic guidance →Divorce and family relationships
Guidance on submitting inquiries about divorce involving a foreign spouse and related family and property matters.
View topic guidance →Inheritance, estates and debts
Guidance on submitting inquiries about inheritance involving family or property in Korea or abroad.
View topic guidance →General guidance to help you organize your situation. This is not legal advice on an individual matter or a determination of your rights or case outcome.
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First, we understand.
Then, we discuss the next steps.
We explain each stage separately, from receiving your inquiry to discussing whether to undertake the work. Sending an email alone does not establish an engagement or guarantee an immediate response.
Organize your situation
Briefly describe the issue, when it arose and your preferred language. Do not attach sensitive documents to your first email.
Email intake and initial review
We review the information sent to [email protected]. We may ask for further explanation where clarification is needed.
Assignment of a suitable lawyer
After reviewing the information, we plan to assign a suitable lawyer according to the matter to provide guidance.
Separate discussion of scope and fees
Before you engage us, we separately confirm and discuss the scope of work, fees, expected schedule and other necessary terms.
Guidance and work within the agreed scope
If a separate agreement is reached, we provide guidance or carry out the work within the agreed scope and terms.
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Finding an approach that fits,
through collaboration.
Legal support through collaboration across practice areas
법무법인(유한) 창천 (LAW FIRM CHANGCHUN) provides legal support suited to each matter through collaboration among lawyers in different practice areas. This multilingual guide helps foreign residents in Korea organize their situation and contact us by email.
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Start with one email
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