about simon

A trusted guide for foreigners navigating Korea’s legal landscape.

Path to Practice

Served as a KATUSA combat infantryman (11B) with the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division, 2/9 Infantry Regiment (2003–2005)


Completed an overseas internship in Anchorage, Alaska to fund Judicial Exam preparation (2005)


Graduated from Sogang University with degrees in Economics and Law (2011)


Passed the 53rd Judicial Exam (2012)


Served as Mediation Committee Member at Incheon District Court (2013)

Served as Acting Prosecutor at Tongyeong District Prosecutors’ Office (2014)


Founded Pureum Law Office (2014)



Current Practice

Managing Partner at Pureum Law Office


Specialist Counselor at the Seoul Global Center


Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Korean Bar Association


Certified Divorce Law Specialist by the Korean Bar Association


Registered Attorney Agent with the Ministry of Justice Immigration Office


Recommended attorney for various embassies, including the U.S., U.K., Mexico, and Russia


Author of the Korea section on Corporate Immigration for Lexology

Simon’s Areas of Expertise

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The majority of Simon Lee’s clients are foreigners. 

Having provided legal services to foreign nationals for over a decade, Simon Lee has developed expertise in resolving legal issues that frequently arise for foreigners. 

His main practice areas include:

  • Immigration Law, Nationality Law

  • Family Law (Divorce, Inheritance)

  • Criminal Law (Drug Offenses, Sexual Crimes, Defamation, Fraud, etc.)

  • Civil Law (Debt Collection, Contract Law)

  • Real Estate Law (Sales, Leases, Inheritance, etc.)

  • Corporate Law (Company Formation, Branch Office Establishment, General Advisory)

  • Franchise Law (Franchise Disclosure Documents, Franchise Agreements, Advisory)

  • Foreign Investment

Where Simon Works

Pureum Law Office is a boutique legal practice founded by Attorney Simon Lee in 2014, dedicated to providing clear, compassionate, and culturally sensitive legal services. 

 

 

Specializing in immigration, criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation, the firm serves both Korean and international clients with a strong commitment to integrity and personalized attention. 

 

 

At Pureum, Simon Lee believes that navigating the legal system shouldn’t be intimidating—it should be empowering.

 

Headquartered in Seoul, Pureum Law Office also operates a branch office in Pyeongtaek.

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