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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 ...

Just One Hour from Seoul! Dumulmeori in Yangpyeong — The Peaceful Scenery Where Two Rivers Meet

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A gentle breeze drifts over the lotus-covered waters of Dumulmeori, while a sailboat brings life to the peaceful scene. At this meeting point of the Namhan and Bukhan Rivers, nature and art come together in perfect harmony — an iconic view of Dumulmeori.  The Hidden Paradise of Korea, Dumulmeori in Yangpyeong — The Peaceful Scenery Where Two Rivers Meet Introduction: Yangpyeong, a Peaceful Escape Near Seoul Dear readers, greetings! Today, I would like to introduce Yangpyeong , a charming town close to Seoul, where nature and tranquility coexist beautifully. Let’s begin right away. Just about an hour east of Seoul, an entirely different world unfolds before your eyes. For example, if you visit Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul and take the subway from Gyeongbokgung Station, you will arrive at Yangsu Station in approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes. From there, you can easily begin your journey through Yangpyeong without any special guidance. The place I’m introducing today — Dumulmeo...