A first message to a Korean lawyer does not need to be long. What matters is structure. Start with the parties involved, the key dates, the documents already signed, the amount at stake if there is one, and the decision you need to make next.
For business matters, gather company registration details, draft or signed agreements, emails showing the negotiation history, invoices, payment records, and any notices received from a Korean authority or counterparty. If a document is in Korean, keep the original and add a short note explaining what you understand it to mean.
For private matters, avoid sending sensitive documents in the first message. Passport numbers, family records, and detailed information about another person should only be shared through an appropriate channel after the lawyer confirms how documents should be reviewed.
This article is for general information only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.