Divorcing across borders in Korea: Key rules on custody and assets

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The korea Herald News

Sometimes, a marriage breaks down beyond repair, leaving separation as the only option. Even relationships once strong enough to cross borders are no exception. Divorces between Korean and foreign spouses accounted for 7.1 percent of all divorces in South Korea in 2025, totaling about 6,000 cases, up 4.2 percent from a year earlier. As a growing number of such cases lead to prolonged and complex legal battles requiring extensive information and support, foreign nationals often find themselves na