[Korea Visa #11] Changing Stay Status from Non-professional Employment (E9) to Skilled Worker (K-Point E74)
A Guide to Changing from E9 Visa to Skilled Worker (K-Point E74) for Foreign Workers in Korea South Korea’s Employment Permit System allows small and medium-sized businesses that cannot hire domestic workers to employ non-professional foreign workers (E9, H2). This system has been in operation since 2004. When the system was first introduced, only six […]
Welcoming Attorney Catherine Bang to Pureum Law Office
We are delighted to welcome Attorney Catherine Bang to Pureum Law Office. With over a decade of legal experience since 2013, she brings a wealth of knowledge, particularly in handling cases involving foreign nationals. Attorney Bang’s outstanding legal expertise and dedication to international legal practice were recognized in 2015 when she was selected as the […]
Korea E-6 Visa Requirements
Understanding South Korea’s E-6 Entertainment Visa The Korea E-6 visa is designed for foreign entertainers, performers, and artists seeking to work in South Korea’s entertainment industry. Pureum Law Office (PLO) in Seoul provides this comprehensive guide to outline key aspects of the E-6 visa, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and other important considerations. What […]
How a Foreigner Becomes Korean: South Korea Naturalization
South Korea Naturalization The legal experts at Pureum Law Office in Seoul are here to help guide you with all of your questions about South Korean Naturalization. Applying For Korean Citizenship South Korean passports consistently rank among the Most Powerful Passports in the World. with the nation also boasting tremendous perks for citizens, including one […]
Recovering South Korean Nationality and Acquiring Dual Citizenship in 2025
Recovering Korean Nationality and Acquiring Dual Citizenship Today, our law firm, which has the utmost knowledge and experience in immigration and nationality laws, would like to share our expertise on recovering South Korean nationality and acquiring dual citizenship. 1. Confirming Dual Citizenship before recovering Korean Nationality If your birthdate is before June 14, […]
How to Rent a House in Korea
How to Rent a House in Korea: A Complete Guide for Foreigners Understanding the Korean Rental System Unlike many countries where you only pay first and last month’s rent, Korea requires substantial deposits that can range from millions to hundreds of millions of won. This unique system requires careful consideration and proper safeguards to protect […]
Korean Inheritance Law 2025
Korean Inheritance Law – Wills in South Korea Pureum Law Office in a previous blog discussed the legal effect of a will created in Korea by a foreigner and methods of creation recognized by Korean inheritance lawyers and the law. This article examines the system from the perspective of a South Korean inheritance lawyer. Typical […]
[Korea Visa #10] Successfully Obtaining an E-7-1 Visa in Korea as a Foreign Sales Professional
“Are you preparing for an E-7-1 visa as a foreign sales professional in Korea?” The E-7-1 Skilled Worker Visa in Korea allows employment in only 67 specific occupations. Among them, the visa for foreign sales professionals is one of the most popular among foreign students in Korea majoring in the humanities. The occupation code is […]
Special Renunciation of Korean Nationality
Special Renunciation of Korean Nationality Pureum Law Office (PLO) in Seoul is here to help those seeking how to renounce Korean Citizenship via Special Renunciation of Korean Nationality. How to Renounce Korean Citizenship The Special Renunciation of Korean Nationality (Special Nationality Renunciation Permit) system was introduced on October 1st, 2022 under an amended Nationality Act. […]
3 Protection Systems under Korean Franchise Law in 2025
Korean Franchise Law: 3 Franchisee Protection Systems In South Korea, new types of commercial activities such as franchising, factoring, and leasing have already spread throughout the industry and become commonplace. In particular, more than 5,000 franchise headquarters and over 250,000 franchisees do business with franchises in Korea, which is in line with the nation’s industrial […]