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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 ...

Korean Buchimgae and Bindaetteok: Traditional Taste and Culture on a Crispy Griddle

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Gamja-jeon , a type of Korean buchimgae (savory pancake made with potatoes) Introduction: Korean Jeon, Poetry on a Griddle Hello, dear readers! Today, I’d like to introduce you to Korea’s traditional dishes: buchimgae , bindaetteok , and jeon . I hope you enjoy it! In Korea, jeon (pan-fried food) is more than just a fried dish—it’s a cultural symbol. The sizzling sound on the griddle, the visual of steam rising, and the savory aroma fill homes and evoke nostalgic memories. Unlike Western pancakes, which are typically associated with breakfast or dessert, Korean jeon symbolizes sharing among family, traditional holiday rituals, and humble meals accompanied by a glass of makgeolli . 1. Definitions and Differences: Buchimgae, Jeon, and Bindaetteok Although often grouped under the term “Korean pancakes” in English, buchimgae, jeon, and bindaetteok have subtle differences: Buchimgae : General term for batter-based pan-fried dishes with flour or starch and va...