Living in Korea, explained properly.
Visas, banking, phone plans, taxes and housing — written for people who actually have to do it, and sourced from the published criteria.
Korea Inheritance Tax: Who Is Taxed, the Rates, Deductions and Filing Deadlines
Korea's inheritance tax for foreigners — what is taxed based on the deceased's residence, the 10–50% progressive rates, the deductions available, and the 6-month filing deadline.
korea inheritance tax — Read guideWhat's in this guide
- Korea taxes an inheritance based on the deceased's tax residence: a resident's estate is taxed on worldwide assets, a non-resident's estate only on assets located in Korea.
- Rates are progressive from 10% to 50%, and the deductions available — including a 500 million won basic deduction and a spouse deduction of up to 3 billion won — depend heavily on residence status.
- The inheritance tax return is due within 6 months of the end of the month of death, extended to 9 months if the deceased or an heir is domiciled abroad.
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International Schools in Korea: Eligibility Rules, Costs and the Admission Process
How international schools in Korea work for foreign residents — the Ministry of Education eligibility criteria, the tuition range, and the typical application process for schools such as Korea International School.
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Working Hours in Korea: The 52-Hour Week, Overtime Pay and Your Rights as a Foreign Worker
Korea's working-hours rules under the Labor Standards Act — the 52-hour weekly cap, 40-hour standard week, 1.5x overtime and night pay, breaks, and how these apply to foreign workers.
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Minimum Wage in Korea: The 2026 Rate, Who It Covers, and What to Do If You Are Underpaid
Korea's 2026 minimum wage is 10,320 won per hour and applies to every worker regardless of nationality or visa. How it is set, the monthly equivalent, and the steps to take if your pay is below the floor.
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Severance Pay (퇴직금) in Korea: Who Qualifies, How It Is Calculated, and Payment Rules
Korean severance pay (퇴직금) is a statutory right for any worker with one year of continuous service, including foreign workers. How it is calculated, the 14-day payment rule, and the departure insurance that covers many foreign employees.
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Marriage Registration in Korea: What Makes a Marriage Legal, Documents and Timing
In Korea a wedding ceremony has no legal effect — a marriage becomes legal only when the marriage report (혼인신고) is filed and accepted. What to prepare, how long you have if you married abroad, and what comes after registration.
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Korea C-3-4 Visa: Short-Term Business Visits Without Work, and How to Apply
The C-3-4 (general business) visa covers short-term, non-remunerative business in Korea — meetings, market research, consultations and contracts for up to 90 days. What it allows, what it does not, and the documents you need.
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Getting Home Internet Installed in Korea: Providers, Documents and What to Check First
How to set up home internet in Korea as a foreign resident — the three providers, the ARC and address requirements, whether your apartment already includes internet, and what to check on installation day.
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Getting Your Salary Paid in Korea: Accounts, Payroll Setup, and Lifting the Transfer Cap
How salary deposits work for foreign residents in Korea — which account to give your employer, what banks need to open a salary account, and how salary records lift the new-account transfer cap.