Success Cases
Taeshin Law Firm has represented clients from around the world across a wide range of criminal, civil, family, and commercial matters in Korea. The cases below are selected representative outcomes that illustrate the breadth of our experience. Identifying details have been adjusted where appropriate to preserve client confidentiality.
Husband's 50 Million Won Damages Claim Defeated in Korean Divorce Mediation
In a Korean divorce mediation, a wife defeated her husband's 50 million won damages claim and secured a 200 million won property division settlement.
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Serious Injury in an Unprotected Left Turn Ends Without Prosecution After a Pre-Indictment Settlement
A driver charged with serious injury after an unprotected left turn collided with a motorcycle avoided indictment once a pre-indictment settlement recorded the injured rider's wish not to punish.
Read Full CaseMCN Settlement Dispute Ends Without Embezzlement Charges in Korea
An internet broadcaster accused an MCN of occupational embezzlement over donation settlement payments. Taeshin Law Firm showed a contract dispute over revenue sharing, not an intent to take the funds.
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Misdiagnosed Plantar Neuroma After Two Foot Surgeries: 110 Million Won Settlement
A neuroma in the sole of the foot was misdiagnosed as a foreign-body granuloma, leading to two surgeries and lasting neuropathic pain. Taeshin Law Firm secured a 110 million won settlement recommendation in Korea.
Read Full CaseKorean Appellate Court Reverses Custody Change, Allowing Father to Keep Custody of Two Daughters
After a mother sought to change her daughters' custodian following divorce, Taeshin Law Firm won an appellate reversal that kept the daughters with their father.
Read Full CaseAcquittal in Fatal Electric Kick Scooter Collision After Defense Rebuts Speeding and Phone Claims
A driver charged after a fatal collision with an electric kick scooter rider was acquitted once forensic phone analysis and a fresh reading of the accident appraisals rebutted the speeding and call allegations.
Read Full CaseInsult Charge Over a One-Off Online Comment Ends in a No-Charge Decision in Korea
A resident booked for insult over a single online comment avoided charges after Taeshin Law Firm showed the remark was opinion in a local development dispute, not contempt for a company's standing.
Read Full CaseDelayed Hematoma Evacuation After Spinal Stenosis Surgery: 158 Million Won Settlement
A hospital delayed MRI and hematoma removal after spinal stenosis surgery despite worsening leg weakness and loss of bladder and bowel control. Taeshin Law Firm secured a 158 million won court-mediated settlement.
Read Full CaseRecovering Adultery Damages From a Third Party in an Unregistered De Facto Marriage
A client in an unregistered de facto marriage recovered 7 million won in consolation money from the third party in a spouse's affair after the court rejected the "already broken" defense.
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