Trusted counsel in Korea,
in English.
We represent foreign nationals living in, working in, or visiting Korea in criminal, family, inheritance and civil matters. Every case is handled personally by our managing attorney.
Consultations in English · Evening and weekend appointments · 02-2138-3478 (country code +82)
- 24,622+Consultations
- 3,889+Matters handled
- Ph.D. in LawManaging attorney
- 2 specialtiesKBA-certified: criminal law, divorce law
A firm built around the client in front of us.
A legal problem is hard for anyone to face, and harder still in a country whose language and legal system are not your own. What you need most is a clear assessment and a lawyer who takes responsibility for the response.
We do not take on cases in volume. Our managing attorney conducts every consultation and leads every matter, so the lawyer who first hears your case is the lawyer who sees it through — from the first consultation to the final judgment.
About DAEONWhat we do
Criminal Defense
Sex crimes, DUI, drugs, fraud and voice phishing, assault — from the first police interview through trial.
School Violence
School violence committee hearings, disciplinary measures, and the criminal and civil claims that follow.
Divorce & Adultery
Divorce, property division, custody and child support, and damages claims against a spouse's affair partner.
Inheritance
Estate division, wills, the legal reserve of inheritance (yuryubun) and disputes among heirs.
Civil Litigation
Loans and unpaid debts, contract disputes, damages claims and enforcement of judgments.
Legal Guides for Foreigners
Plain-English guides to Korean law — fraud, sex crimes, DUI, drugs, medical malpractice, divorce and family.
One team, every step of the way
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Consultation with the managing attorney
Attorney Dongwoo Shin meets with you personally — in person, by phone or by video, in English or Korean — to identify the key issues and where you stand.
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A strategy built for your case
Once you engage us, a dedicated attorney is assigned and work begins the same day. We review every piece of evidence and chart the course with you.
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With you to the end
From police interviews and detention visits to every court appearance, and on to recovery and enforcement, the same team stays with your case.
Recent results
- Family & Civil
Divorce Over a Spouse's Infidelity: KRW 20 Million in Damages, Parental Authority and Custody Secured, Counterclaim Dismissed
Win - Family & Civil
Loan Suit Against an Acquaintance Who Used a Forged Balance Certificate: Full Win on a KRW 300 Million Written Pledge
Full Win - Criminal
KRW 200 Million Court-Approved Settlement Against Corporate and Individual Account Holders in an IPO Scam Impersonating a Major Securities Firm
Full Win - Criminal
Electronic Financial Fraud: Full Recovery Against Money Mule Account Holders on the Primary Joint Tort Claim
Full Win - Criminal
Unlisted Crypto Mission Scam: 'Remittance Part-Time Job' Defense Rejected, Joint Liability Won
Full Win
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Facts have been generalized to protect clients.
Dongwoo Shin
Ph.D. in Law · Certified Criminal Law Specialist and Certified Divorce Law Specialist, Korean Bar Association
“The lawyer who first hears your case should be the lawyer who sees it through.”Full profile
Appointments & Affiliations
- Member, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Review Committee, Seoul Metropolitan Government
- Lecturer in Criminal Law, Ajou University and Pusan National University
- Member, Legislation Committee, Korean Bar Association
- Member, Special Investigation Committee on the Itaewon Disaster, Korean Bar Association
- Member, Serious Accidents Punishment Act Response Task Force, Seoul Bar Association
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