About Pureum Law Office
Pureum Law Office (PLO), established in 2014, is a South Korea-based law firm that specializes in assisting non-Korean clients. The firm is known for its team of English-speaking attorneys, lawyers, and legal aides, ensuring comprehensive and accessible legal representation. With over 500 cases handled for clients from more than 20 different countries, PLO has developed a unique expertise in areas such as foreign-invested corporate structuring, immigration, criminal defense, and divorce proceedings. The firm was founded by Simon Lee, a former KATUSA, who has grown the practice to include a team of professionals adept at providing legal help in English to foreigners in South Korea.
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Address
Baekbum-ro 31gil 8 (5th Floor)
Mapo-gu
Seoul
04147
South Korea
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87 reviews
5/5 average rating
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Dave
"We've engaged Simon and his team on several matters and fully expect to return to them for any Korean law matters in the future. Client service, attention to detail and value for money are all extremeley strong. Client care is also very personal and exceptional. We are fortunate to know such professionals to whom we can entrust our legal matters and in whom..." Read more
23 days ago
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genevieve kung
"Really knowledgeable, professional, and friendly service. Would definitely use their services again. Navigating immigration issues is never easy as there is a lot of conflicting information around. So, it was really helpful to speak to a qualified expert on the topic. Simon took the time to understand my situation & goals, answered all my questions, and ad..." Read more
25 days ago
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Ryan
"Attorney Simon Lee was very knowledgeable, friendly, and was able to help resolve my matter very quickly. Paralegal Jamie was also very friendly and helpful in setting everything up as well! Would recommend :)"
a month ago
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Charles Beauchamp
"Very impressed with Pureum Law. They are understanding, extremely knowledgeable, and compassionate. Highly recommend."
a month ago
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Kevin Laws
"We contacted several law firms in Korea to help with a background check needed for immigration into another country. It was a very complex situation. Pureum was the only law firm that actually took the time to research the complexity, call the relevant authorities to clear up ambiguities in law and procedure (the National Police in this case), and give us an..." Read more
2 months ago
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Adam K.
"Highly recommend this law office for services in Korea. Amazing team that helped me obtain my F-4 long-term resident visa. It was a comprehensive process that I would not have been able to complete without them. They are now also helping my Korean mother to find and reconnect with long-lost family members from her father side. I'm an American citizen now abl..." Read more
2 months ago
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Alejandro Gonzalez
"I had an excellent experience working with Simon and the team at Pureum Law Office. From the very beginning, they handled my case with exceptional professionalism, expertise, and genuine care. Simon took the time to explain every step of the process clearly, answered all of my questions promptly, and made what could have been a very stressful situation much..." Read more
3 months ago
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Ben Wheeler
"Great feedback and support so far"
3 months ago
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David Kendall
"Simon Lee and the helpful staff at Pureum provided clear answers and instructions that took all the stress out of my visa transition from E-7 to F-2. It was money well spent."
3 months ago
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Rocio Diaz
"I had a very good experience with the Pureum team and I highly recommend them. In addition to being very professional, they were also very kind, patient, and human throughout the entire process. I truly appreciated all the support and guidance I received during a very important moment for me and my daughter. Thank you again for all your help and support."
4 months ago
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Tom Ley-Greaves
"I cannot express how grateful I am that I came across Pureum Law Firm. They helped me out when I was in a difficult spot, and I cannot impress enough how helpful, quick, and efficient they were. Their staff are very friendly and made the process incredibly easy. They have English-speaking staff who are well informed and capable of working efficiently. They t..." Read more
4 months ago
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David Irvin
"This law firm has been nothing less than super; since our arrival to Korea and the start of our paperwork for a F4 & F1 Visa. They have made appointments with the Immigration Service and kept us well informed on a regular basis. A special shout out to Graciela Kim and her hard work. I highly recommend their service. David J Irvin"
5 months ago
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Lucas Swann
"I recently sought Pureum Law Office’s advice regarding a (potential) distressed property purchase Their review was prompt, detailed, and refreshingly candid. Special thanks to Simon Lee! They identified serious structural risks that were not immediately obvious and provided clear reasoning for their recommendation to walk away. I was particularly impressed..." Read more
7 months ago
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S C
"I had an outstanding experience with Simon Lee at Pureum Law Office. He addressed every question I had with thorough, detailed explanations and guided me seamlessly through the entire process. Despite his busy schedule, Simon’s response time was impressively quick, showing his efficiency and dedication. His assistant, Grace, was equally kind and supportive,..." Read more
8 months ago
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Tim Han
"They made E7 visa application process so easy and quick. If you are looking for English-speaking assistance, I strongly recommend this place! I plan to work with them again for other matters."
8 months ago
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S Park
"We had an exceptional experience working with this law office for our F4 visa process in Korea. From start to finish, their support was comprehensive, professional, and genuinely caring. They accompanied us to all of our appointments, handled every piece of extensive paperwork, and kindly and promptly addressed all of our family’s questions along the way. T..." Read more
9 months ago
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Doug Thyng
"After relocating from the United States to Korea, my wife and I needed expert guidance for our visa applications—and for securing her dual citizenship status. Pureum Law Office delivered outstanding service that made the entire process seamless. I would also like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Simon Lee and Graciela Kim for their personal dedication and pr..." Read more
9 months ago
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Sean Smith
"Excellent service. Thank you to Graciela, Simon and the team for help securing my visa."
9 months ago
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jskim26
"The team at Pureum Law Office were thorough, approachable and gave us a consultation with all the details we needed. They were incredibly helpful, efficient and prompt. We learned so much about the legal administrative processes in Korea that we needed to account for our family. Thank you Pureum Law team!"
10 months ago
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Анатолий Мостовой
"I contacted Pureum Law Office regarding a theft incident that occurred during my stay in Korea. Mr. Simon Lee reviewed my case with great attention and provided clear, honest, and highly professional advice. What impressed me most was his transparency — instead of encouraging unnecessary legal action, he gave me a realistic assessment of the situation and h..." Read more
10 months ago
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Maria
"Graciela is absolutely the best! I've been looking for ways to get my background check for months. In my specific situation, I tried many different avenues to no avail. Finally, I found Graciela and, in our first meeting, she helped me with a few documents to give her Power of Attorney, and then we went directly and got the background check. It will take one..." Read more
a year ago
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Madison Haugen
"I had such a great experience with Pureum Law. They were very knowledgeable and friendly, and I felt supported throughout the whole process. Everything was handled very efficiently, and they worked with all the relevant parties involved to keep things moving smoothly. I also appreciated the clarity regarding the processing and pricing. My case was on a reall..." Read more
a year ago
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K Sullivan
"Pureum Law Lawyer Simon Lee and Grace the Paralegal took great care of me in securing my Korean Resident card. Pureum law is the best and they will be the best for you too"
a year ago
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Amanda Sheffield
"I had a fantastic experience working with this team of lawyers to acquire my visa this past March. From start to finish—about five months—they were informative, supportive, and always kept me in the loop about where we stood in the process. They came to immigration fully prepared, with all documents ready to review in advance, and even asked insightful ques..." Read more
a year ago
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"I reached out to Pureum Law Office for some advice regarding my visa situation which was quite complicated to solve by myself and stressful at the time. Although the situation eventually resolved itself and I didn’t end up using their services, Attorney Simon Lee still took the time to send me a very detailed and thoughtful response. His explanations were cl..." Read more
17 days ago