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.
Sole Ownership of the Family Home Secured in Korean Divorce Mediation
A Korean wife whose husband refused to divorce kept the family home through court mediation, settling property division and the mortgage in one agreement.
Read Full CaseDe Facto Marriage Recognized After Divorce and Reunion: 1.54 Billion Won Property Settlement Secured
A client reunited with a former spouse without re-registering the marriage and lived together for over ten years. The court recognized the de facto marriage and split the spouse's disputed assets — securing a 1.54 billion won settlement plus unlisted shares.
Read Full CaseAdultery Claim Defense: 600 Million Won Demand Reduced to 40 Million Won
A married woman was sued for 600 million won in reimbursement of settlements her former partner had paid to her husband. The court found the underlying undertaking void and limited her liability to 40 million won — a 560 million won reduction.
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Suspension of Indictment for Foreign National Caught Bringing Cannabis Products into Korea
A foreign national was caught at Incheon International Airport with cannabis cartridges and gummies in checked baggage. Taeshin Law Firm helped the client avoid detention, expedited the case, and secured a suspension of indictment.
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No-Charge Decision for Foreign Client in Quasi-Rape Case Involving Hotel Stay
A foreign national residing in Korea was accused of quasi-rape after a hotel stay with a woman he had met through social media. The complainant alleged that the client touched her while she was sleeping and committed an indecent act. The client maintained that any physical contact was consensual and that the accusation arose after he refused a sudden demand for money. Taeshin Law Firm assigned an English-speaking attorney, analyzed social media content from both parties, and demonstrated that the complainant's account was inconsistent with the surrounding circumstances. The police issued a no-charge decision for insufficient evidence.
Read Full CaseSuspension of Indictment in Subway Sexual Harassment Case: First-Time Offender Avoids Criminal Record
The client was investigated for committing an indecent act against a victim in a crowded subway. Through sincere admission of wrongdoing, attorney-assisted investigation, settlement with the victim, and effective presentation of favorable sentencing factors, the defense team obtained a suspension of indictment with an educational condition, allowing the client to avoid a criminal conviction.
Read Full CaseAppeal Acquittal in Military Indecent Assault Case: First-Trial Conviction Reversed Through Credibility Impeachment
A military service member was convicted at first trial of indecent assault and assault based solely on the complainant's testimony. Taeshin Law Firm identified critical inconsistencies in the complainant's account, challenged the credibility of the allegations through detailed witness examination and logical reconstruction of the facts, and secured an acquittal on the indecent assault charge at the appeal trial.
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2.2 Billion Won Judgment in Anesthesia Malpractice Case Involving Quadriplegia and Hypoxic Brain Damage
A patient in his 40s suffered catastrophic injuries including quadriplegia and hypoxic brain damage after cardiac arrest during sedation anesthesia for an upper endoscopy at a major Korean hospital. Taeshin Law Firm represented the patient's spouse in a damages claim against the hospital and secured a 2.2 billion won judgment, overcoming the hospital's aggressive opposition and counterclaim for unpaid medical fees.
Read Full CaseNon-Prosecution Decision for Foreign Client Accused of Rape and Camera-Based Sexual Threats
Taeshin Law Firm successfully represented a foreign client who had been accused of serious sex crimes, including rape, illegal filming using a camera, and threatening the alleged victim with recorded sexual footage. After careful defense during the police investigation stage, the police issued a non-prosecution decision, allowing the client to avoid criminal indictment.
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