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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 ...

How to Enjoy Summer in Korea as a Solo Foreign Travele

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Korean Shaved Ice Dessert (Patbingsu) Topped with Ice Cream                                Introduction: Lost in the Heat of Korea’s Summer Dear readers, hello! If you’ve come to Korea alone this summer and don’t know where to go, this article is for you. But let me be upfront — the places introduced here are all well-known spots that many locals and savvy travelers already know. Still, they’re great starting points. And don’t worry — I’ll be sharing even more hidden gems and truly special places in upcoming posts. Stay tuned Summer in Korea is a season full of vibrant culture and beautiful nature, wrapped in blazing sunshine and heavy humidity. But for American and English-speaking travelers, the heat can feel more intense than expected — and unfamiliar. Especially when you're traveling alone without local friends or solid information, it’s easy to feel stuck, unsure of where to go or what to do. For tra...