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Essential Concepts for Filing Korea’s Real Estate Capital Gains Tax: Single-Household Rules, Residency, Partial Ownership, and High-Value Homes

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When you turn off the lights in a familiar living room and carry out the last box, it’s easy to feel that the move is finally complete. But leaving a home always comes with one final, unseen step — reviewing the capital gains tax that arises when transferring a property. Before settling into a new space, it’s important to take a moment to close this quiet yet essential chapter as well. Basic Concepts of Korea’s Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate: Unders tanding Single-Household Ownership, Residency Status, and Partial Ownership Description: To accurately file capital gains tax on real estate in Korea, it is essential to understand the concepts of a single-household one-home rule, residency vs. non-residency, partial ownership of a property, temporary two-home situations, and high-value properties. This post provides a clear overview of these key ideas. Introduction: Hello, dear readers. Today, I would like to briefly introduce one of Korea’s major tax systems—the capital gains tax. This ...

Where Does Koreans’ Desire for Success Come From?-A Cultural and Anthropological Genealogy of korean Ambition

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 All Are Racing Toward the Same Goal                                                           Introduction: The Deep-Rooted Drive for Growth in Koreans Hello, dear readers!. Today, I would like to explore how Koreans came to be known as a success-driven people, and what cultural and historical background has shaped this perception. In the 21st-century global arena, South Korea commands a presence that is far from negligible. From the ruins of war, the country has risen through rapid industrialization, emerged as a global IT powerhouse, and now exports its culture worldwide through K-pop and K-dramas . Behind this remarkable ascent lies more than mere economic strategy or technological innovation. At its core is a cultural force shaped over thousands of years—namely, a profound ambition for success and a mindset deeply rooted in achievem...