FAQ Legal

I have a dispute with an overseas business partner. Can I file a lawsuit in a Korean court under private international law?

Is a fraudulent conveyance revocation lawsuit very difficult? A few years ago, when I pressured an acquaintance to repay borrowed money, they seem to have diverted their assets. Looking into it, I found that filing a fraudulent conveyance revocation lawsuit can recover them... Would this be very difficult to proceed with alone? Or is this a lawsuit that requires hiring an attorney?

Customs specialist attorney, how do I apply for a customs valuation pre-review?

Some drunk people fought near my car and broke my side mirror and scratched the door area... Looking at the dash cam, I can see all their faces — if I report them for property damage, how much compensation can I receive? The car was brand new, so I'm furious. Criminal specialist attorney, please reply.

I want to protect my company brand abroad as well — would I need legal advisory?

I'm getting a mutual divorce with my wife. Everything else has been agreed upon, and I'm going to take custody... but my wife says she has no intention of paying child support and won't pay. I understand I can file a child support claim lawsuit in this case — how do I go about it?

I am importing goods from overseas related parties. What materials must I keep under the Customs Act?

Hello. I've been continuously pressured for repayment due to a loan from a moneylender, but it's gone beyond simple pressure to verbal abuse, late-night calls, and threats to come to my workplace or home. It's true I have debt, but I don't know if this method is illegal and it's really threatening — I want to know if punishment is possible. I also feel personally unsafe — in this case, how can I receive police reports or other protection measures?

I am planning to export goods overseas. Is a certificate of origin really necessary?

I'm about to be investigated on drug courier charges. Honestly, I knew it was drugs, but I needed money urgently and committed the crime... Now that the police investigation is imminent, I'm so scared of being punished. What is the sentencing for drug couriers? And are there separate response methods at the police investigation stage?

I received a customs investigation notice. Are expansion of investigation scope or duplicate customs investigations possible?

I'm a victim of an NFT scam. I want to file an investment fraud complaint against the perpetrator — can I just do it alone? Or would it be better to gather more victims and jointly hire a fraud attorney? I was scammed out of about 10 million won — can I get my money back? Experts experienced with investment fraud complaints, please help.

Are imported items for genetic research purposes also eligible for customs reduction under the Customs Act?

I've been receiving the child support set at the time of divorce, but I recently learned the other party's income has changed significantly. Their income seems to have increased, but should I keep receiving the previously set amount? In this case, can I request adjustment through a child support adjustment application, and is filing a child support adjustment application possible with just a simple income change?

How do I respond to a trade dispute?

Hello, I'm preparing for an industrial accident lawsuit. My son recently had an accident at the company and is on the verge of death. He fell while working at a construction site. Fall prevention nets and other safety installations weren't properly set up, leading to criminal punishment. Separately, I want to proceed with an industrial accident lawsuit for the damages. I'd like to know the specific procedure.

I am preparing to establish a US branch, what legal aspects should I be careful about?

My father, who I'd been apart from for a long time, recently passed away, and his debts seem to exceed the assets he left. There's no inheritance, and I'm worried about being stuck with only the debts. If I don't want to, is inheritance refusal possible? If so, I'd appreciate it if you could tell me how to refuse and the deadline.