[Published on May 13, 2026 edition of the "Korean Law Insights" column in the Korea Daily’s Economic Expert Section] Considerations: date of birth, parents’ nationality at birth, and gender Exceptions are very limited...advance verification is essential It is easy to assume that a child born in the United States is only a U.S. citizen. However, under Korean law, the child may simultaneously be a national of the Republic of Korea. If at least one parent was a Korean national a

[Published on April 14, 2026 edition of the "Korean Law Insights" column in the Korea Daily’s Economic Expert Section] From the Return of Property Itself to Monetary Valuation and Settlement The Contributive Portion Regarding Special Benefits and the Practical Timing of Application Are Also Important Under inheritance law, the reserved portion is a system designed to guarantee a minimum share to certain heirs. However, in the past, the principle was to return the property its

[Published on March 18, 2026 edition of the "Korean Law Insights" column in the Korea Daily’s Economic Expert Section] Controversy Over Overlap with Abuse of Authority… Strengthening Judicial Account-ability Concerns Over Constitutionality Remain, Calling for Cautious Future Application A recent amendment to the Korean Criminal Act introducing the so called crime of legal distortion has passed the National Assembly and received approval from the State Council. Specifically, t