Contract & Investigation
Turn scattered documents and facts into a clear, reviewable record.
We begin with the documents you hold and the facts you need to establish, then organise the key issues and supporting materials. If contract-related documents, fact-certification documents, or fact-finding work is required, we first confirm the applicable legal scope and clearly explain what a licensed administrative agent can handle and how the work will proceed.
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Formal cooperation · INSIGHT Law Firm
ETHOS prepares authorized documents reflecting agreed transaction terms and conducts permitted fact-finding. Separate legal advice on disputed contracts or litigation falls within the cooperating law firm's independent practice.
The law firm independently decides on engagement and fees. Client information is not automatically shared.
Background, parties, and goal
Contract terms or fact materials
Structure facts and issues
Review opinion or investigation report
※ May expand or narrow per case.
※ May differ by individual case.
Compare the three ways to handle the same matter in one table.
| Item | RecommendedAdministrative attorneyETHOS | Hiring a lawyer | Doing it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best suited for | Administrative procedures, documents, permits | Litigation and legal disputes | Simple filings and reports |
| Cost | Quoted in advance per matter | Generally higher | KRW 0 |
| Deadline management | Included |
Yes. Review-only, drafting-only, or combined — we scope to your need.
It is a reference document; we note its purpose and limits clearly.
It depends on the volume of materials; we estimate after a first look.
Yes. Materials are handled under confidentiality and used only for your matter.
This is general information only; feasibility and procedures require case-by-case review and confirmation with the official agency.
Review common requirements and practical issues before you file.
The first review is free. A full consultation is KRW 33,000–55,000 and is credited in full if you engage us.
| Varies by office |
| Check yourself |
| Document review | Included | Confirm separately | None |
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| Progress updates | Live lookup in the portal | Varies by office | Check yourself |
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| Handling supplement requests | Included | Confirm separately | Handle yourself |
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* This comparison reflects general tendencies and varies by the type and difficulty of the matter. If litigation or a legal judgment is required, we recommend hiring a lawyer. No outcome is guaranteed.
Who handles your case

Sangjin Ji, Administrative Attorney
Founder, ETHOS Administrative Attorney Office
1:1 review by the lead Administrative Attorney
Consultations and key matters are handled directly, not handed off.
Reply within 1 business day
We review your submission and tell you the next step.
Scope and fees confirmed in writing
Before we start, the scope of work and fees are put in writing.
No guaranteed outcomes
Results vary by case, so we explain what is realistic and what the risks are.
Published with the client's consent and anonymised. They describe the service received at the time and do not guarantee outcomes.
“I asked for a contract review, and every clause was checked carefully. A part I would have skipped was flagged as a possible source of dispute later, which surprised me. Even as a free review it never felt rushed, and I could go ahead with the contract with peace of mind.”