Posts
All the articles I've posted.
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Korea OASIS Points System 2026: A Clear Path to the D-8-4 Startup Visa
Learn how the 2026 OASIS points system works, how to reach the D-8-4 threshold, and which documents and strategies help foreign founders succeed.
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Korea AML & CDD Requirements for Foreign Corporate Bank Accounts (2026 Playbook)
A 2026 practical playbook for foreign-owned companies opening a corporate bank account in Korea, including AML/CDD checks, required documents, and how to avoid delays.
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Korea D-10-2 Startup Preparation Visa in 2026: Incorporation Timing, Limits, and a Safe Path to D-8-4
A practical 2026 guide for foreign founders using the D-10-2 startup preparation visa, covering when you can incorporate, what is restricted, and how to transition safely to D-8-4.
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Korea 2026 Social Insurance Contribution Rates for Foreign Employers: Payroll Budgeting Guide
Understand Korea’s 2026 social insurance contribution rates, employer obligations, and payroll budgeting for foreign-owned companies hiring locally.
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Korea 2026 National Security Review & NCT Transaction Fines: What Foreign Investors Must Know
A 2026 guide to Korea’s national security screening for foreign investment, including NCT transactions, pre-notification strategy, and how to avoid costly fines.
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Korea 2026 Thin Capitalization & Interest Deduction Rules for Foreign Investors: A Practical Guide
Learn how Korea’s thin capitalization and interest deduction limits work in 2026, how to model safe debt ratios, and how foreign-owned companies can document and defend related-party financing.
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2026 Korea VAT Rules for Foreign E‑Commerce and Marketplaces
A 2026 guide to Korea’s VAT obligations for foreign e‑commerce sellers and marketplaces, including registration, documentation, and compliance risks.
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2026 Korea Platform Worker Protections: Gig Worker Classification Risks for Foreign Startups
Korea is expanding protections for platform and freelance workers in 2026. Learn how foreign startups should manage classification risk, contracts, and compliance.
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2026 Korea Serious Accidents Punishment Act: Compliance Roadmap for Foreign Companies
A practical 2026 roadmap for foreign-invested businesses to meet Korea’s Serious Accidents Punishment Act (SAPA) duties, reduce executive liability, and build a defensible safety management system.
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Korea Company Formation Costs in 2026: A Realistic Budget for Foreign Founders
A detailed 2026 budget guide for foreign founders forming a company in Korea—registration fees, legal costs, capital, office, and compliance.
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Korea Corporate Bank Account for Foreign-Owned Companies (2026 Guide)
A practical 2026 guide to opening a corporate bank account in Korea as a foreign-owned company—documents, KYC, timelines, and common pitfalls.
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Hiring Your First Employees in Korea (2026 Guide for Foreign Founders)
A step-by-step 2026 guide for foreign founders hiring their first employees in Korea—contracts, payroll, social insurance, and compliance.