[Published on July 7, 2026 edition of the "Korean Law Insights" column in the Korea Daily’s Economic Expert Section] Korea moves to introduce an integrated payout service for inherited financial assets under the "Safe Inheritance" program Easily overlooked issues such as taxes need to be reviewed separately One of the first difficulties Koreans residing in the United States face when handling inheritance matters in Korea is that they simply do not know where the assets are or

[Published on June 10, 2026 edition of the "Korean Law Insights" column in the Korea Daily’s Economic Expert Section] Improved Identity Verification and Driver's License Renewal Services for Overseas Koreans Military Service Obligations Tighten as Short-Term Travel Permit Period Cut Short One of the most common difficulties faced by Koreans living in the United States when handling matters related to Korea is identity verification. In particular, without a Korean mobile phone

[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