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Travel Cancellation Penalty Standards: How Many Days Out Does the Deduction Start?
Published:Here's a breakdown of peak-season travel cancellation penalties for flights, lodging, and package tours. How many days ahead you cancel determines your refund, so check now.
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2026 Chuseok Train Ticket Booking: Getting Ready for Korail+'s First Holiday Season
Published:Here's the 2026 Chuseok train ticket booking date and how to get ready for the new integrated Korail+ app — plus a checklist to finish before booking day.
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September Property Tax: The KRW 2.5 Million Installment Threshold and How to Pay by Card
Published:From the KRW 2.5 million threshold for September property tax installment payment to the Wetax application deadline and card payment fees — everything laid out for those getting their first tax bill.
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2026 August 3 Tax Reform: Key Points for Employees' Year-End Tax Settlement
Published:A clear rundown of the deduction and earned income tax credit changes in the August 3 tax reform plan that actually affect employees' year-end tax settlement, plus when they take effect.
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2026 Real Estate Policy Changes: 6 Things to Check Before Buying Your First Home
Published:From loan limits to acquisition tax, transfer tax, and housing subscriptions — a rundown of 2026's real estate policy changes for salaried workers who don't yet own a home, with the calculation order included.
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Checklist for Single-Person Households Leaving Home Empty: Security, Gas, and Deliveries
Published:Everything a single-person household tends to overlook before a summer vacation — security, pausing deliveries, shutting off the gas, and managing humidity — organized into one complete checklist.
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Everything Changing in the Second Half of 2026: A Checklist for Employees and Side-Giggers
Published:From the minimum wage and short-term parental leave to penalties for unpaid wages and KTX bookings, here's a focused guide to the policies changing in the second half of 2026, viewed through the wallets of employees and side hustlers.
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The Complete Guide to Overseas Direct-Purchase Customs Rules — $150 Duty-Free, List Clearance, and Customs Codes
Published:Before your first overseas online purchase, learn the essentials: the $150 duty- and VAT-free threshold ($200 for the United States), list-based customs clearance, and the Personal Customs Clearance Code.
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The Complete Guide to Summer Food Poisoning Prevention and Food Storage Temperatures (Lunchbox & Delivery Edition)
Published:The key to preventing summer food poisoning is temperature. From the 5℃ fridge and -18℃ freezer rules to the 2-hour danger zone rule, all explained for lunchbox packers and delivery regulars.
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How to Choose Family Travel Insurance for Trips Abroad, by Coverage Category
Published:Do you really need travel insurance when going abroad with your child? Here's how to choose coverage for medical expenses, personal belongings, and flight delays, plus the pitfalls of free card-provided insurance.
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2026 Worker Vacation Support Program: How to Apply and Who's Eligible (KRW 400,000)
Published:A complete guide to the 2026 Worker Vacation Support Program — how to apply, who qualifies, and how to turn your KRW 200,000 into KRW 400,000 in travel funds.
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eSIM vs. Local SIM vs. Roaming for Overseas Travel: How to Choose by Trip Length
Published:We compared eSIM, local SIM, roaming, and pocket Wi-Fi fees for overseas travel, and rounded up which to pick by trip length so you don't lose money — setup instructions included.