If you’re involved in a criminal trial in Korea, understanding each stage of the process is crucial for making informed decisions. This guide, written by our experienced Korean criminal litigation lawyer, provides a straightforward overview of the key steps involved in a Korean criminal trial. Whether you’re a defendant or simply interested in learning about the process, this guide will help you understand what to expect.
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Korean Criminal Defense Attorney Explains: What Foreigners Should Know About the Korean Investigation Procedures
Are you a foreign national facing criminal charges in Korea? Navigating the local legal system can feel overwhelming, especially with the added challenges of language barriers and cultural differences. This guide offers an overview of the criminal defense process in Korea, with a special focus on Korean criminal investigation procedures, highlighting the crucial role a skilled Korean criminal defense attorney plays during this critical stage.
How to Cope with the Korean Police’s Summon for Criminal Investigation
Can Korean Police Issue a Summon Even When the Suspect Resides Abroad?
For a starter, there may be a question about whether the Korean police can summon a foreigner who resides abroad. The answer is yes. The Korean criminal law applies to those who have committed crimes within Korea and then gone abroad, as well as those who have committed crimes against Koreans while staying outside of Korea. Thus, a foreign resident could be sued and accused by the Korean police, and in such case, the Korean police moves to demand the foreign suspect to attend the investigation in Korea. Recently, our office sees many cases where a foreign resident employee of a foreign company is called in by the Korean police in relation with its Korean subsidiary’s business.
Do I have to comply with the summon?
Since a foreign country is not within the domain of Korea’s criminal jurisdiction, it is not mandatory for the foreign resident suspect to comply with the summon. However, if the foreign resident suspect refuses to comply with, the Korean law enforcement authority can get an arrest warranty, which could put the suspect at risk of being arrested upon entering Korea. (more…)