Hwisang Law Firm
Legal trouble in Korea?
Start with an email.
We handle criminal cases, medical malpractice and cosmetic surgery disputes, real estate and leases, and divorce and inheritance in Korea. Send us a short summary and your documents in English. Our lawyers will review them and reply by email.
Our team includes an English-speaking advisor who handles English inquiries. In-person consultations are available, with a translation app if needed.
Send your case by email first
The more we know at the start, the faster and more precise our reply can be.
- Your name and country of residence
- What happened, with dates
- What you would like to achieve
- Related documents: medical records, contracts, messages, notices, photos
- Korean documents are fine. Send them as they are.
Email us
hwisanglaw@gmail.com
Use the button below to open an email with a ready-made outline. Attach your documents as files or photos.
What we can help with
Common issues people bring to us from inside and outside Korea.
Medical malpractice & cosmetic surgery
Side effects of cosmetic surgery or procedures received in Korea, complications after surgery, and failure to explain risks. From obtaining medical records to mediation and damage claims.
Criminal cases
Summons and questioning by the Korean police or prosecutors, and filing a criminal complaint if you are a victim. We explain each step of the procedure.
Real estate & leases
Return of rental deposits (jeonse and wolse) and disputes over lease or sale contracts for property in Korea.
Divorce & inheritance
Divorce proceedings in Korea, division of property, custody and child support, inheritance and the statutory reserved share (yuryubun).
From email to consultation
- Email us
Send a short summary and your documents to hwisanglaw@gmail.com.
- Lawyer review
Our lawyers review your materials. Korean documents are reviewed as they are.
- Reply & consultation
We reply by email with how we can help. You can also visit our office for a consultation, with a translation app if needed.
Our attorneys
Jeong Myeong-ho정명호Managing PartnerFormer prosecutor(37 years)
Kim Min-geon김민건PartnerKBA-certified criminallaw specialist
Lee Hyeok-ju이혁주Partner
Hwang Ji-hwan황지환Partner
Seo Eun-jeong서은정AttorneyFrequently asked questions
Can I consult in English?
Yes. Our team includes an English-speaking advisor who handles English inquiries by email. In-person consultations are available, with a translation app if needed.
I'm outside Korea. Can you still help?
Yes. You can start by email from anywhere.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the matter. After reviewing your materials, we will let you know the next steps.
Our office
- Name
- Hwisang Law Firm
법무법인 휘상 - Managing Partner
- Jeong Myeong-ho 정명호
- Office hours
- Mon–Fri, 9:00–18:00 (Korea time)
- Address
- 13F, 611 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06087
For taxi (Korean): 서울 강남구 영동대로 611 찬앤찬타워 13층 - Nearest station
- Bongeunsa Station (Line 9), Exit 2, 2-minute walk
- hwisanglaw@gmail.com