Legal Q&A

Renunciation of inherited property: how is it done?

Recently, as my parents passed away, I am preparing for the inheritance procedure, but since there are more debts than assets left behind, I do not wish to receive the inheritance. I heard that in such a case there is a procedure called 'renunciation of inherited property.' I am curious about exactly how I should proceed. If there is a deadline, a procedure, or any points to be careful about for renunciation, please let me know.

Labor law attorney, I have a question regarding a violation of the Labor Standards Act.

Labor law attorney, although the employment contract specifies that the remaining wages must be paid within 14 days after resignation, the employment contract states that payment is made after one month. In this case, is a report possible based on this fact alone, or is a report possible only after waiting and the wages not being received within that period after resignation?

I worked a short-term part-time job as a drug courier. Even if I did not use the drugs and merely possessed them, can I be punished?

I worked a short-term part-time job as a drug courier, and it was caught.. I did it for about a week and helped with the transport about twice.. But I really did not use drugs or anything like that. Will I be punished just for having possessed drugs like this? If so, what will the level of punishment be..?

Must compensation for industrial accident damages necessarily be provided?

Hello. I am a business owner who operates one small factory. Some time ago, an employee was injured while working, so I reported it to the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service, received industrial accident processing, and he is currently resting. Saying that his injury was also partly the company's fault, he is demanding compensation for industrial accident damages. Since the industrial accident has already been recognized by the State and he received compensation, I am curious whether I must additionally provide damages.

To a customs attorney: when making an overseas direct purchase, must I always enter my personal customs clearance code?

This is my first overseas direct purchase, and while making the payment and entering the delivery information, I was asked to enter a personal customs clearance code. Is the personal customs clearance code really necessary? I do not understand why I have to enter it. I am curious whether it would be advisable to seek a consultation if a problem arises. I would appreciate an answer from an expert well versed in this field or from a customs attorney.

What are the details of a Fair Trade Commission franchise business transaction?

I am planning to leave my company and start a business. However, since I do not have much business experience, people around me have suggested that I try running a restaurant as a franchise. I heard that the exact term is a Fair Trade Commission franchise business transaction, and upon looking into it, this too involves many legal and contractual matters to be careful about, which makes it difficult. Could you explain the details of a Fair Trade Commission franchise business transaction?

I have been the subject of a complaint for the crime of fraud on suspicion of an integrated refinancing loan.

Hello. A little while ago, needing urgent cash, I was referred to a loan broker and received a loan of about 200 million won from a commercial bank. I was told it was a lawful method, but I was the subject of a fraud complaint on suspicion of loan fraud and ended up under police investigation. But even when borrowing from a commercial bank, I received the loan through a proper loan process, so is this something to be subjected to a complaint for the crime of fraud? If I am subjected to a complaint for the crime of fraud in relation to an integrated refinancing loan, will I be punished?

I have an inquiry regarding reporting accounting fraud.

This is a situation in which shareholders have suffered losses due to accounting fraud. I intend to gather the shareholders and proceed with a lawsuit. The accounting fraud is certain, but specifically what evidence is needed for the lawsuit? Aside from a damages lawsuit, is a criminal complaint also possible?? I would be grateful if an experienced attorney with experience in litigation related to accounting fraud could reply.

I am the parent of a victim of school violence; can I participate in the deliberation of that case?

Hello, attorney. I am the parent of a victim of school violence. I heard that, with my daughter as the victim of a school violence case, a School Violence Countermeasures Deliberation Committee will be convened. I am curious whether I, as her guardian, can directly participate in that deliberation. Is there no way to do so? As someone watching my daughter's pain right beside her, I would like to know even a little more about the situation.