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Korean Capital Gains Tax A to Z — Rates, Deductions, Expenses (2026)
The multi-home surcharge returned in May 2026. Follow the tables to estimate your own bill.
Korean Acquisition Tax Explained — Why It Ranges From 1% to 12%
Your home count and the area set the rate. On a 900M won home that's 9M versus 108M.
Korea's Comprehensive Real Estate Tax vs. Property Tax — Why December Bills Too
1.2B won for one home, 900M for others. Because it's totalled per person nationwide, the same value gives different results.
Tenant Rights in Korea — Opposing Power, Priority Repayment, Renewal
Rights arise from the move-in report and fixed date stamp. A signed contract alone isn't enough.
Buying an Apartment in Korea, Step by Step — Contract to Registration
10% deposit, interim payment, balance and registration over two to three months, with checks and costs at each stage.
How to Read a Korean Property Register — 5 Minutes That Prevent Fraud
Just three sections. How to read the maximum claim amount and the entries that mean stop.
Korean Agent Commissions Are a Ceiling, Not a Fixed Price
How the transaction amount is calculated, why you can negotiate, and what agents cannot charge.
Jeonse vs. Monthly Rent — Run the Numbers and the Answer Appears
Compare two figures: the conversion rate and your loan rate.
Your July Property Tax Bill in Korea — Why That Amount? (2026)
Whoever owns it on June 1 pays the full year. How it's calculated, single-home relief and how to pay.
Korea's Single-Home Capital Gains Exemption — The Requirements People Miss
Two years held, under 1.2B won. But buying in a regulated area adds a residence requirement.
Do You Owe Tax on Rent? Korea's Rental Income Rules (2026)
Homes are counted per couple. Registering can bring the tax to zero in some ranges.
Jeonse Contract Checklist — Protecting Your Deposit, in Order (2026)
Register check, protective clauses, then move-in report and fixed date. Follow the order and avoid most disasters.
How Much Can You Borrow? Understanding DSR
The big question when house-hunting — your borrowing limit — explained via DSR.
Refinance Your Mortgage to Cut Interest — Minutes in an App
Still on an old high rate? Refinance in-app to save millions a year. Costs and watch-outs included.