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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 ...

Korea’s Taekwondo: Kicking Toward the World — A Martial Art Where Tradition and Modernity Coexist

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  Korean Taekwondo: A Moment of Power and Precision in Mid-Air! Introduction: Greetings, dear readers! I hope this message finds you well. Today, I would like to offer a brief introduction to Taekwondo of Korea. I am also curious to see what differences you may notice compared to the Taekwondo you already know. So, let us begin Taekwondo is more than a set of fighting techniques; it is a representative traditional martial art of Korea and a path of mental cultivation. Today, approximately 80 million people in over 200 countries practice it, and it has secured its place as an official Olympic sport. Yet the true value of Taekwondo lies not in its spectacular kicks alone, but in its philosophy of courtesy, perseverance, self-restraint, and peace. This article offers an in-depth look at the historical roots of Taekwondo, its technical features, the process by which it spread across the globe, and its cultural significance in contemporary society. 1. Historical Origins and Developm...