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English-Speaking Legal Services in Korea
YUSU Lawfirm is a Korean law firm providing legal services in English for foreign nationals, international families, overseas residents and international clients. Our lawyers assist with criminal investigations, crime victim complaints, divorce and family matters, immigration-related legal issues, civil and employment disputes, and contracts in Korea. Korean Legal Advice is the firm’s English-language legal service, run from our offices in Seoul (Mapo) and Gyeongju.
You deal with a Korean-licensed lawyer directly, and the procedure, the documents and the decisions are explained to you in English. See all legal services for foreigners in Korea.
When You Need an English-Speaking Lawyer in Korea
Most people contact us at one of these moments.
- The police or the prosecutor’s office contacted youA call, a text message or a written notice asking you to appear. What you say at the first interview shapes what follows. Police investigation support
- You are facing a criminal charge in KoreaFrom the investigation through the prosecutor’s decision and, where necessary, trial. Criminal defense
- Divorce, custody or another family matterMarried to a Korean spouse, or a marriage that crosses more than one country. Divorce and family
- A visa, status of stay or immigration noticeIncluding the immigration consequences of a criminal case. Immigration-related legal issues
- Money, a contract, work or another civil disputeUnpaid money, damages, property, employment and workplace disputes. Civil disputes
- You were harmed by a crimeReporting the matter and having it properly investigated as the complainant. Crime victim representation
Many clients first write to us from outside Korea, before they arrive or after they have left. How we work with clients abroad.
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OUR TEAM
A Korean Legal Team Built for International Clients
YUSU Lawfirm brings together Korean legal professionals whose experience supports clear strategy, direct communication and practical representation for international clients.
Soobin You
FOUNDING & MANAGING ATTORNEY · FORMER PROSECUTOR
A Korean-licensed attorney and former prosecutor who leads YUSU Lawfirm, sets the firm’s overall legal strategy and directs representation for international clients.
Kyungmin Kim
DEPUTY MANAGING ATTORNEY · U.S.-EDUCATED · FLUENT IN ENGLISH
U.S.-educated and fluent in English, Attorney Kim communicates directly with English-speaking clients without an interpreter.
Chunggeol Lee
SENIOR ADVISOR · FORMER POLICE INVESTIGATOR
A former police investigator with 13 years of experience, including fraud and criminal investigation work.
Juhwan Kim
DEPUTY MANAGING ATTORNEY
An attorney known for tenacious, detail-driven advocacy and experience in criminal defense practice.
LEGAL GUIDANCE IN ENGLISH
Korean Law, Explained in English
Practical legal guidance from YUSU Lawfirm for foreigners living, working or facing legal issues in Korea.
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