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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 ...

Landing in Korea Without a Plan – What Could Go Wrong?”

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   A view of an airplane moments after takeoff                                               1. Unbelievable Fare—And a Spontaneous Decision “A round-trip ticket to Korea for just $99?! Is this some kind of scam?” I was sipping my morning coffee when I spotted an ad for unbelievably cheap flights to Korea . Normally, I’m cautious and plan trips methodically—but that ad made my heart race. With just a few clicks, I booked the ticket. Before I knew it, I had an email with a confirmed “Seoul-bound” flight. Life often surprises you when you make impulsive choices. I packed minimally—“I’ll only be gone a week or two,” I thought. With that simple mindset, I stepped onto Korean soil. 2. Touchdown at Incheon Airport—And Now What? Incheon International Airport is world-famous. As soon as I arrived, Wi-Fi connected automatically, and clear signs in both Korean and En...