Kang & Shin | English Speaking Lawyer in Korea

Kang & Shin is a bilingual English-speaking law firm based in Korea that focuses on delivering high-quality legal services to foreigners. The firm blends a global perspective with in-depth knowledge of Korean law to provide clear communication, reliable representation and practical guidance across criminal, civil, immigration and corporate matters.

Its practice areas include Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Immigration, Corporate & Commercial and Family law, with a focus on delivering practical solutions for expats and foreign businesses navigating Korea's legal system. The team emphasizes precise advice, careful negotiation and skilled advocacy in both litigation and settlement contexts.

Clients benefit from expat-focused service, fluent English, transparent fees and responsive communication, as well as zealous advocacy and clear, proactive updates throughout every matter. The firm also emphasizes its pillars of bilingual expertise, expat focus and clear communication to support foreign clients with confidence.

About Kang & Shin | English Speaking Lawyer in Korea

Practice areas

Criminal Defense

Employment & Labor

Immigration

Corporate & Commercial

Family

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

Kang & Shin provides strong criminal defense for foreigners in Korea, protecting clients' rights throughout investigations, trials and appeals, with clear guidance and reliable representation tailored to the Korean criminal process.

Arrests & Searches

Bail Bond Service

Criminal Litigation

Drug Crime

Drunk Driving

DUI & DWI

Juvenile Law

Sex Crime

Speeding & Traffic Ticket

White Collar Crime

Employment & Labor

The firm assists foreigners with workplace issues such as unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, contract disputes and discrimination, advising both employees and employers on Korean labor laws to understand and protect their rights.

Employment Rights

Hiring & Firing

Job Discrimination

Labor Law

Pension

Retirement

Sexual Harassment

Social Security

Wage & Hour

Wrongful Termination

Whistleblower & Qui Tam

Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Immigration

The team delivers expert guidance on visa applications, extensions, changes of status, permanent residency and deportation defense, helping clients stay compliant with immigration laws while pursuing study, work or investment in Korea.

Asylum

Business Visa

Citizenship

Dependent Visa

Permanent Residency

Retirement Visa

Work Permit

Citizenship by Investment

Residence by Investment

Golden Visa

Corporate & Commercial

Starting or operating a business in Korea as a foreigner, Kang & Shin assists with company registration, contracts, compliance, joint ventures and other corporate matters to ensure smooth operations under Korean regulations.

Administrative

Admiralty & Maritime

Agriculture

Antitrust

Aviation

Business Registration

Contract

Due Diligence

Franchising

Gaming

Government Contract

Licensing

Merger & Acquisition

Transportation

Venture Capital

Cannabis Law

Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations

International Trade Law

Government Relations & Lobbying

Private Equity

Corporate Governance

Sanctions & Export Controls

Family

The family practice covers divorce and child custody matters, ensuring fair proceedings, protecting parental rights and accommodating cross-cultural or international considerations.

Adoption

Child Abuse

Child Custody

Child Support

Child Visitation

Collaborative Law

Divorce & Separation

Domestic Violence

Father's Rights

Marriage

Military Divorce

Same Sex & LGBT

Annulment

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