Foreign Drug Case – Jeju F-5 Visa Holder Granted Non-Prosecution and Maintained Permanent Residency

Foreign Drug Case – Jeju F-5 Visa Holder Granted Non-Prosecution and Maintained Permanent Residency

Law Firm Dongju 법무법인 동주 

A foreign client residing in Jeju with an F-5 permanent resident visa was investigated for purchasing and using liquid marijuana obtained via the dark web.

Although he only used the substance a few times out of curiosity and regretfully stopped soon after, the case carried significant risk — under Korean law, drug offenses can result in visa cancellation and deportation, even for permanent residents.

Dongju Law Firm’s defense strategy included:

• Emphasizing that the incident was a first-time offense committed under temporary emotional distress.

• Submitting a letter of reflection, statements of remorse, and certificates proving completion of drug awareness and rehabilitation education.

• Collecting supporting petitions and documents showing the client’s sincere rehabilitation efforts and stable life in Korea.

✅The result? 
The prosecutor granted a suspension of indictment (기소유예), allowing the client to retain his F-5 visa and continue living legally in Korea without deportation or criminal record.

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