K-Foreigner Legal Center 
Dedicated Legal Support for Foreign Nationals in Korea 

Legal challenges in a foreign country shouldn't be made harder by language barriers. Sugar Square's K-Foreigner Legal Center is a dedicated team built specifically for foreign nationals living in, doing business in, or otherwise connected to Korea — combining US-licensed attorneys who communicate directly in English with Korean attorneys who ensure full compliance with Korean law. From immigration and visa issues to divorce, inheritance, real estate, and beyond, we are with you from the first question to the final resolution. 


Our Dual-Track Advantage Most law firms offer translation. We offer something fundamentally different.


Our US-licensed attorneys handle direct client communication and legal strategy in English — no translators, no miscommunication. Our Korean attorneys simultaneously review every matter through the lens of Korean law, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. This two-track system is a structural advantage that few firms in Korea can replicate.

  • 3 bilingual US-licensed attorneys + Korean legal team working as one
  • Direct English-language consultation, documentation, and representation
  • Korean law risk management handled in parallel — not as an afterthought
  • English contract and legal document drafting handled in-house
Core Services


Immigration, Visa & Immigration Screening

- Visa application, change, extension, and denial response 

- Immigration screening (Sabum-Simsa) defense and appeal

- Deportation and departure order challenges and administrative litigation

- Naturalization and permanent residency advisory

- Foreign registration and residency status matters

금융/투자 사기 대응


Family, Divorce & Inheritance 

- Divorce proceedings and asset division for international couples

- International child custody disputes and child recovery claims

- Inheritance proceedings for foreign nationals in Korea and cross-border estates

- Gift planning, will drafting, and inheritance tax advisory 

부동산 사기 대응


Real Estate & Lease Disputes

- Jeonse and monthly lease contract review and dispute resolution

- Foreign national property purchase advisory

- Deposit recovery disputes with landlords 

- Real estate transaction tax advisory 


School Violence & Education Disputes

- School violence response for foreign student victims

- Mediation and litigation against schools and educational institutions

- Legal advisory for international and foreign schools

기업 사기 대응


Employment & Labor

- Wrongful dismissal and unpaid wage disputes 

- Work visa and employment advisory

- Workplace harassment and discrimination response

Why K-Foreigner Legal Center 
"A language barrier should never become a barrier to justice."
원스톱 통합 솔루션


One-stop solution

Immigration to everyday legal matters, all under one roof


Step-by-step guiance

For the those unfamiliar with Korea's legal system

긴급 대응 시스템 (Fast-Track Protocol)


Proactive risk prevention

We flag the pitfalls before they become problems


Remote-friedly

Email and video consultations available for foreginers outside Seoul


Rapid emergency response

Immediate action when visa status or residency is at risk

Selected Resources
금융기관 해외 진출 지원
K-Foreigner Legal Center Dedicated Legal Support for Foreign Nationals in Korea

Legal challenges in a foreign country shouldn't be made harder by language barriers. SUGAR SQUARE's K-Foreigner Legal Center is a dedicated team built specifically for foreign nationals living in, doing business in, or otherwise connected to Korea — combining US-licensed attorneys who communicate directly in English with Korean attorneys who ensure full compliance with Korean law. From immigration and visa issues to divorce, inheritance, real estate, and beyond, we are with you from the first question to the final resolution.


Our Dual-Track Advantage Most law firms offer translation. We offer something fundamentally different.


Our US-licensed attorneys handle direct client communication and legal strategy in English — no translators, no miscommunication. Our Korean attorneys simultaneously review every matter through the lens of Korean law, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. This two-track system is a structural advantage that few firms in Korea can replicate.

  • 3 bilingual US-licensed attorneys + Korean legal team working as one
  • Direct English-language consultation, documentation, and representation
  • Korean law risk management handled in parallel — not as an afterthought
  • English contract and legal document drafting handled in-house
Core Services
스포츠 · 엔터 산업 특화 법률 네트워크


Immigration, Visa & Immigration Screening

- Visa application, change, extension, and denial response

- Immigration screening (Sabum-Simsa) defense and appeal

- Deportation and departure order challenges and administrative litigation

- Naturalization and permanent residency advisory

- Foreign registration and residency status matters

금융/투자 사기 대응


Family, Divorce & Inheritance

- Divorce proceedings and asset division for international couples

- International child custody disputes and child recovery claims

- Inheritance proceedings for foreign nationals in Korea and cross-border estates

- Gift planning, will drafting, and inheritance tax advisory


부동산 사기 대응


Real Estate & Lease Disputes

- Jeonse and monthly lease contract review and dispute resolution

- Foreign national property purchase advisory

- Deposit recovery disputes with landlords

- Real estate transaction tax advisory


기업 사기 대응


Employment & Labor

- Wrongful dismissal and unpaid wage disputes

- Work visa and employment advisory

- Workplace harassment and discrimination response


School Violence & Education Disputes

- School violence response for foreign student victims

- Mediation and litigation against schools and educational institutions

- Legal advisory for international and foreign schools

Why K-Foreigner Legal Center "A language barrier should never become a barrier to justice."
원스톱 솔루션 제공


One-stop solution

Immigration to everyday legal matters, all under one roof

긴급 대응 시스템 (Fast-Track Protocol)


Proactive risk prevention

We flag the pitfalls before they become problems


통합적 위기 커뮤니케이션 관리


Rapid emergency response

Immediate action when visa status or residency is at risk

해외 진출 원스톱 솔루션


Step-by-step guiance

For the those unfamiliar with Korea's legal system


현지 직접 운영 모델


Remote-friedly

Email and video consultations available for foreginers outside Seoul

Selected Resources
SUGAR SQUARE Law & Advisors

Managing Partner Jiyoung Park

Business Reg. No. 509-86-02659    

Tel +82-2-563-5877    

Email sugar@sugar.legal

Address 7 Teheran-ro 113-gil, 2F, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Copyright ⓒ SUGAR SQUARE Law & Advisors All Rights Reserved.


SUGAR SQUARE Law & Advisors

Managing Partner Jiyoung Park    Business Reg. No. 509-86-02659   Tel +82-2-563-5877    Email sugar@sugar.legal

Address 7 Teheran-ro 113-gil, 2F, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

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