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Connecting Foreign Visas, Corporate Setup, Investment, and Legal Support — Ethos × Insight Law Firm Partnership

Ethos Administrative Office has entered into a partnership with Insight Law Firm to provide more structured support for complex matters involving foreign visas, corporate establishment, investment, contracts, and legal review. Through this collaboration, Ethos will help connect administrative, immigration, documentation, and legal issues for companies and individuals moving between Korea and the Middle East with the appropriate professionals.

8/18/2026

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[Beyond Administrative Appeals ②] The Board of Audit and Inspection Can Require an Agency to Cancel Its Disposition — Three Favorable Decisions Explained

This article examines three decisions in which Korea’s Board of Audit and Inspection required government agencies to cancel tax-related dispositions. It explains how errors in statutory interpretation, factual assessment, and tax-reduction requirements affected each outcome.

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8/24/2026

Contracts & Fact-finding

Same-Sex Couples May Be Legally Protected in Korea: Life Partnership, Damages, and Cohabitation Agreements

In 2026, the Seoul Central District Court recognized that a same-sex couple’s relationship may constitute a legally protectable life partnership similar to a de facto marriage, and ordered KRW 10 million in damages against a third party who contributed to the breakdown of that relationship. The decision does not recognize same-sex marriage, but it shows that evidence of shared life, family recognition, and economic community can matter. Same-sex and unmarried couples should document living expenses, deposits, shared property, and settlement rules in advance.

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Connecting Foreign Visas, Corporate Setup, Investment, and Legal Support — Ethos × Insight Law Firm Partnership

[Beyond Administrative Appeals ②] The Board of Audit and Inspection Can Require an Agency to Cancel Its Disposition — Three Favorable Decisions Explained

Same-Sex Couples May Be Legally Protected in Korea: Life Partnership, Damages, and Cohabitation Agreements

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Same-Sex Couples in Korea: What You Can Protect Through Documents Even When Marriage Registration Is Not Available

One Missing Clause in Your Bylaws Can Void a Resolution Approved by 449 Members

When a Nonprofit Incorporation Application Is Rejected: How to Challenge Abuse of Discretion

Regional Specialized Visa, Part 1 — F-2-R, E-7-4R, or F-4-R: Which Route Fits Your Situation?

Korea’s 2030 Immigration Reform, Part 3 — Why the Ministry of Justice Is Emphasizing Certified Immigration Application Agencies

OASIS Startup Visa Lecture Review — D-8, D-9, or D-10: Which Visa Fits Your Business in Korea?

Foreign Employment Information Online Report — What Employers Must Check After Hiring Foreign Staff

Permission for Activities Outside Status of Stay — For International Students, Working Before Approval Is Illegal

F-6 Marriage Visa — Marriage Registration Alone Does Not Guarantee Approval

E-7 Specially Designated Activities Visa — What Companies Must Check Before Hiring Foreign Professionals

Airbnb in an Officetel — Did You Know It Can Be Illegal?

Starting an Airbnb in Korea — What Happens If You Do Not File the Required Registration?

AI Services — One Business Code Can Determine Eligibility for Government Support

Unmanned Stores — 3 Licensing Issues People Often Miss

Can You Use AI to Write a Business Plan in Korea? — What Foreign Entrepreneurs Should Know in 2026

Before Launching an App Built With Vibe Coding, Check Business Registration, E-Commerce Notification, Privacy Policy, and Refund Terms

Before Foreigners Acquire Korean Real Estate or Land: Check Whether It Is a Report, Permit, or Covered by Real Estate Transaction Reporting

Before Starting an Airbnb or Lodging Business in Korea, Check Whether Business Notification Is Possible: Officetel and Apartment Illegal Lodging Risks

Daycare Centers and Kindergartens in Korea Are Not Licensed the Same Way — 7 Things to Check Before Establishment

Opening a Hair Salon, Nail Shop, or Skin Care Studio in Korea? Check Business Notification Feasibility Before Signing the Lease

Opening a Karaoke Room or PC Bang in Korea? Check Registration, School Zones, Fire Safety, and Electrical Safety Before Signing the Lease

If You Miss Hygiene Education or Health Certificates Before Opening a Restaurant in Korea, Your Business Notification May Stop

Do You Need a Building Report Before Adding a Warehouse or Installing a Container in Korea? How to Avoid Illegal Construction and Enforcement Charges

Opening a Pet-Friendly Cafe or Restaurant in Korea: Business Notification, Facility Standards, and Hygiene Requirements

What AI Startups Must Check Before Launching: Incorporation, Privacy, the AI Basic Act, and Government Support Programs

Starting an Entertainment Agency in Korea: Is Business Registration Enough?

D-2 Students Cannot Work as Delivery Riders Even with a Part-Time Work Permit

What Can Ethos Administrative Agent Office Help With? Scope of Services for Middle East Expansion, Arabic Documents, Visas, and Administrative Procedures

10 Practical Questions About Challenging a Non-Disclosure Decision

When Can a Non-Disclosure Decision Be Reversed Through Administrative Appeal?

What to Check First If Your Information Disclosure Request Was Denied

What If a Neighbor or Artist Publicly Reveals My Apartment Unit Number or Private Life? How to Respond to Privacy Violations by Individuals

If AI Translation Was Advertised as Human Translation: Refunds, KFTC Reports, and Consumer Remedies

Business Suspension Disposition: Should You File an Administrative Appeal or Request Suspension of Execution First?

If You Reduce Delivery and Focus on Dine-In Service, Do You Need to File a Change Report? Change Reports and Closure Procedures Restaurant Owners Often Find Confusing

Can You Write an Administrative Appeal Petition With ChatGPT? What AI-Drafted Petitions May Miss

Modu’s Startup Personal Data Leak: How Should Victims Respond?

Immigration Violation Review for Undocumented Foreign Nationals: How to Respond to a Departure Order or Deportation Order

Government24 Personal Data Leak: What Can You Do If a Public Institution Leaks Your Personal Information?

When a Public Institution Suddenly Revokes Your Permit — How to Uncover the Real Reason Behind “Ceiling Repairs”

If You're a Foreigner Planning to Host on Airbnb in Korea, Check Your Visa First

Board of Audit and Inspection Review Request — A Separate Remedy from Administrative Appeals

[Foreign Delivery & Side Jobs in Korea ①] Can Foreigners Work as Delivery Riders in Korea? Check Your Visa First — 734 Riders Caught in 5 Months

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