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Essential Guide for Living or Doing Business in Korea: Overseas Financial Account Reporting and International Transaction Reporting

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It is not practical to store large amounts of cash entirely in a home safe. For foreign residents living in Korea and overseas business operators, financial transactions are part of everyday life; however, overseas assets and international transactions that exceed certain thresholds are subject to mandatory reporting under Korea’s Overseas Financial Account Reporting System and international transaction reporting requirements. Essential Financial Rules for Foreign Residents in Korea: Overseas Account & International Transaction Reporting This article provides a clear and practical overview of Korea’s  Overseas Financial Account Reporting System  and the  International Transaction Information Integrated Report , both of which foreign nationals living in Korea or conducting business there must understand. It explains reporting thresholds, exemption criteria, reporting procedures, penalties for non-compliance, and multinational enterprise reporting obligations in an acce...

A Complete Guide to Business Registration in Korea for Foreign Individuals and Overseas Companies | Procedures, Taxes, and Key Considerations

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Foreign individuals and representatives of overseas companies who have completed business registration in Korea. Their business activities play an important role in connecting the Korean market with the global market. Everything You Must Know About Business Registration Before Starting a Business in Korea This practical guide provides foreign individuals and overseas companies with a clear and accurate overview of business registration in Korea. It covers the concept, registration procedures, taxation types, required documents, risks of nominee registration, and suspension or closure reporting—essential knowledge for legally and successfully operating a business in Korea. Introduction: Why Business Registration in Korea Matters Hello, readers. The number of foreign nationals engaging in economic activities in Korea continues to grow steadily. However, before starting any business in Korea, the very first and most essential step is business registration. That is precisely what this arti...

Gang Gam-chan and the Battle of Gwiju: A Historic Victory That Preserved the Dignity of Goryeo

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It is unclear whether the Khitan cavalry actually looked exactly like this. However, in ancient warfare, resisting an assault by such a mounted force would have been extraordinarily difficult—much like modern infantry attempting to defend against armored vehicles and tanks. By successfully repelling the attack of 100,000 northern cavalrymen, Goryeo ultimately compelled the Liao dynasty to abandon further invasions for the next hundred years. Gang Gam-chan and the Battle of Gwiju: A Victory That Preserved Goryeo’s Dignity and Reshaped the East Asian Order The Battle of Gwiju was a decisive confrontation in which the Goryeo army, led by General Gang Gam-chan, defeated the Khitan cavalry—the most powerful mounted force of its time. This victory elevated the international standing of Goryeo, founded by Wang Geon, and marked a historic turning point in the East Asian geopolitical order. Introduction: Why the Battle of Gwiju Is Still Remembered Today Dear readers, welcome. In a previous post...