Haemaru Lawfirm

09/03/2026

⚖️ Divorce in Korea: What You Need to Know Before You Act
Going through a divorce is never easy — and when emotions run high, it's tempting to gather evidence on your own. But did you know that collecting evidence the wrong way can actually get YOU into legal trouble?

At Haemaru Lawfirm, our YouTube channel covers the legal realities of divorce in Korea that many people overlook:

🔍 Evidence Collection & the Law
Not all evidence is created equal. Secretly recording conversations, accessing a spouse's phone or email without consent, or hiring unlicensed investigators can cross legal lines — and potentially be used against you in court. We break down exactly where the boundaries are.

📋 Grounds for Divorce in Korea
Under Korean law, fault-based divorce requires specific legal grounds, including:
• Infidelity or adultery
• Malicious desertion
• Serious mistreatment or abuse
• Severe mental illness
• Other significant reasons making the marriage untenable
We explain each ground clearly — what qualifies, what doesn't, and what evidence actually holds up.

💡 Whether you're just starting to consider divorce or already in the process, knowing your rights and the law can make all the difference.

📺 Watch our full video on divorce law here:
👉 https://youtu.be/6Dfl9u9Ss8I (in Korean w/ hardcoded Korean subtitles)

📺 Watch more on our YouTube channel:
We regularly upload videos covering a wide range of legal topics — from family law and divorce to contract, real estate, and everyday legal issues you might face in Korea.
Subscribe so you never miss an update.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@%EB%B2%95%EB%AC%B4%EB%B2%95%EC%9D%B8%ED%95%B4%EB%A7%88%EB%A3%A8

Have questions? Feel free to reach out — we're here to help.

06/03/2026

🌐We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new English website!

At Haemaru Lawfirm, we are committed to delivering expert legal counsel not just in Korea, but across borders.
Our new English platform is designed to better serve our international clients and partners — providing clear, accessible information about our practice areas, our team, and how we can support your legal needs globally.

🔗Visit us at: en.haemarulaw.com

Whether you're a multinational company, a foreign investor, or an individual navigating cross-border legal matters — we're here to help.

19/01/2026

Attorney Jaesung Lim of Haemaru Lawfirm has joined the regular columnist roster at The Law Times (www.lawtimes.co.kr). The Law Times is a prestigious newspaper founded in 1950.

Attorney Lim began his column series on January 1, 2026. He has also been contributing a regular column to The Hankyoreh newspaper (www.hani.co.kr) since 2020.

Attorney Lim's first column discusses the debate over lowering the age threshold for juvenile offenders, and the link is below (available in Korean only).
https://www.lawtimes.co.kr/opinion/214513

  이재명 대통령은 지난해 12월 19일 법무부 업무보고에서 ‘촉법소년 연령을 낮추자는 주장’을 언급하며 관련 논의를 시작할 것을 지시했다. 오래된 주장이다. 2022년 대선 과정에서 당시 윤석열, 이재명 후보...

16/01/2026

We're excited to announce that our law firm has launched a YouTube channel!

We'll be sharing valuable legal insights, practical advice, and expert analysis on various legal topics to help you better understand your rights and options.

Special note: Our videos on inheritance and legal reserve/mandatory portion (유류분) come with hard-coded English subtitles, making them accessible to a wider audience.

We'd love for you to join our growing community:
👍 Like our videos
🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an update
✅ Subscribe to stay connected

Link:
https://www.youtube.com/@%EB%B2%95%EB%AC%B4%EB%B2%95%EC%9D%B8%ED%95%B4%EB%A7%88%EB%A3%A8

Your support means the world to us, and we look forward to providing content that truly serves you.

Thank you for being part of our journey!

13/06/2025

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
We're thrilled to announce the soft opening of our newly redesigned website!

As we continue to serve our diverse community, we're working hard to make our site more accessible by integrating English translations directly into the main navigation - no more separate routes or complicated pathways.

While we're still fine-tuning the experience for our English-speaking visitors, we wanted to share this milestone with you. Our team is dedicated to ensuring everyone can easily access the legal information and services they need.

Stay tuned for our official launch! We can't wait to unveil the complete experience soon.

Thank you for your patience and continued trust in our firm.

31/12/2024

Haemaru Lawfirm has successfully completed the "Free Legal Consultation for Small Business Owners" project commissioned by the Korea Federation of Micro Enterprises, which was carried out from June to the end of November 2024, including the preparation of the final report. We hope the consultations were helpful to those who participated. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who assisted in the project's ex*****on and to the Haemaru staffs who conducted the consultation sessions.

법무법인 해마루는 2024년 6월부터 11월 말까지 진행하였던 '소상공인연합회 무료법률 상담' 사업을 보고서 정리까지 모두 마무리하였습니다. 상담에 참여해주신 분들께 도움이 되었길 바라고, 사업 진행에 도움주신 분들, 상담 사업을 진행해주신 해마루 스탭분들께 깊은 감사의 말씀을 드립니다.

#법무법인 #해마루 #소상공인 #무료법률상담 #사업 #수행사 #상담 #서류작성대행 #소상공인연합회 #사업 #변호사

02/10/2024

소상공인연합회의 "2024년도 소상공인연합회 법률·노무·세무(회계) 무료상담서비스" 사업을 법무법인 해마루가 진행중입니다.
소상공인분들은 무료로 상담(신청인별 연 1회) 및 상담내용과 관련한 서류작성 대행도 받을 수 있으니 많은 관심과 이용 부탁드립니다. (링크는 댓글에)
2024년 11월 말까지 진행하오니 법률상담을 원하시는 소상공인분들은 지금 바로 연락해 주십시오.
상세한 내용은 소상공인연합회 홈페이지 알림마당의 "공지사항"을 참조하시기 바랍니다.

Haemaru Lawfirm has been conducting free legal consultations for the "2024 Free Legal, Labor, and Tax Consultations for Small Business Owners" project by the Korea Federation of Micro Enterprises. Small business owners can get a free consultation once a year and help with related paperwork. We encourage you to use this service.
The project will be conducted till end of November, 2024.
For more information, please check the "Notices" section on the Korea Federation of Micro Enterprises' website. (Click the link in the reply)

#법무법인 #해마루 #소상공인 #무료법률상담 #사업 #수행사 #상담 #서류작성대행 #소상공인연합회 #사업 #변호사