Useful tips
Public benefits and everyday information.
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How to Calculate Summer Electricity Tiered Rates and Cut Your AC Costs
Published:A complete guide to how summer electricity tier thresholds ease up, how to calculate your bill tier by tier, tips for cutting AC costs, and the energy cashback program — all in one place.
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Before Summer Vacation: How to Register for Smart Pass, Plus Departure Hall Locations
Published:From getting your passport and boarding pass ready to checking T1/T2 departure hall locations and wait times, here's how to register for Smart Pass before you fly.
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Duty-Free Allowance and Customs Declaration Rules: Check the $800 Limit Before You Land
Published:A rundown of overseas travel duty-free limits and customs declaration standards — from the $800 allowance to alcohol, tobacco, and perfume. Check the tips on voluntary declaration before you land, too.
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2026 EITC Payment Date: A Guide for Those Who Missed the Regular Filing Deadline
Published:See the 2026 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) after-deadline application eligibility, filing period, payment date, and reduction criteria at a glance — written for employees and multi-job earners.
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Naver Pay Point Cash-Out: How to Tell Points From Money
Published:A shopping office worker's guide to Naver Pay point cash-out and refunds, Money withdrawal rules, and how to keep your simple-payment balance straight.
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KTX Cancellation Seat Timing: Seat-Booking Tips for Office Workers
Published:A rundown of the best times to check for KTX cancellation seats, plus Korail booking and seat-selection tips, from an office worker's perspective. Check it before your next weekend trip or business trip.
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Travel Card Exchange Comparison | Fees and Exchange Rate Benefits at a Glance
Published:Comparing exchange rate benefits and overseas ATM fees across Travel Wallet, Travelog, and SOL Travel, plus how to maximize your exchange rate benefit.
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The Complete Guide to Getting or Renewing a Passport (Fees and Validity Checks Included)
Published:Everything to check before traveling abroad: how to get a new passport or renew one, the fees raised in 2026, and how to check your validity and remaining time.
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Heavy Rain and Typhoon Damage: The Complete Guide to Disaster Relief Fund Types and How to Apply
Published:If your home flooded during monsoon season or a typhoon, here's a one-glance rundown of the disaster relief funds you can get, how much, and how and when to apply.
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Heat Wave Safety: A Complete Guide to Heatstroke vs. Sunstroke Symptoms and Prevention
Published:A complete guide to telling heatstroke and sunstroke apart — plus heat wave safety guidelines, emergency response, and precautions for vulnerable groups, all in one place.
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2026 Energy Voucher: Eligibility, How to Apply, and Where to Use It This Summer
Published:Everything you need to know about the 2026 Energy Voucher — eligibility and application steps, the summer usage period and where to use it, and support amounts by household size — all in one place.
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How to Check and Apply for a Health Insurance Refund: A Guide to the Co-payment Ceiling System
Published:Everything you need on how to check your health insurance refund, the Co-payment Ceiling System application process, the August payout timing, and frequently asked questions — all in one place.