We have been frequently asked about how to get divorced in Korea as foreigners. In this article, our Korean divorce lawyer explains the most essential information about Korean divorce law and practices.
Can Foreigners Get a Divorce Decree from the Korean Court?
Korean divorce law doesn’t treat foreigners differently. Foreign spouses who married Korean citizens and even foreign spouses who married non-Korean citizens can divorce in Korea.
One thing to note is the Korean courts’ rule of jurisdiction which applies to international divorce. Generally speaking, the Korean court will accept a divorce filing when the other spouse, i.e. the respondent, resides in Korea.
There is an exception to this. In certain situations, the foreign spouse can get a divorce decree from the Korean court even if the other spouse does not reside in Korea.