(※ As of September 2026 · Last updated 2026-09-02 · The government draft was finalised at the Cabinet meeting on 1 September 2026 and still has to clear the National Assembly) Update, 2 September...
Korea Super ISA 2026 Reform Proposals: National Growth & Youth ISA Direction and Open Questions
(※ Written as of May 2026 · Last updated 2026-09-02) Update, 2 September 2026 This article records the discussion stage of May 2026, when the account did not yet have a confirmed name. On 3 August...
Car Tax in Korea 2026: Essential Acquisition to Insurance Guide
The sticker price isn’t the end of the story when you buy a car in Korea. From acquisition tax and individual consumption tax at purchase, to annual car tax and insurance every year, to fuel...
Foreign Stock Tax 2026: Complete Capital Gains & Dividend Guide
Foreign stock tax works differently from Korean domestic stocks. Gains on Korean-listed shares are tax-free for most retail investors, but any foreign stock profit above KRW 2.5 million per year...
Freelancer Tax Filing Guide: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough
According to the National Tax Service, a significant number of freelancers in Korea who have 3.3% withheld from their income actually get money back through tax filing. The 3.3% withheld often...
15 Essential Tax Deductions You Can’t Afford to Miss: Year-End Checklist
Tax deductions in Korea’s year-end settlement — are you claiming everything you’re entitled to? Even with the same salary, how you prepare can mean a difference of hundreds of thousands...
