Money answers for South Korea
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How much of a bank deposit is protected in South Korea?
The deposit protection decree in force since 1 September 2025 sets the insurance payment limit in South Korea at 100 million won per person.
How do I see my own credit information in South Korea?
The Korea Credit Information Service says you can look up your own credit information in South Korea for free.
When do you file comprehensive income tax in South Korea?
You file comprehensive income tax for one year in the next year. The National Tax Service page says the window runs from 1 May to 31 May, or the next day if that date is a weekend or a holiday. You file it on Hometax.
When does an employer finish the year-end tax settlement in South Korea?
The national tax service says an employer in South Korea finishes the year-end settlement when it pays February wages for the next year.
Where do I see my wage withholding receipt in South Korea?
The national tax service says you look up a wage withholding receipt in South Korea on Hometax.
Where do you see your National Pension record in South Korea?
A current or former member can see the contribution record on the National Pension Service site.
Which days does South Korea name as public holidays?
The Public Holidays Act in South Korea lists the public holidays. They include 1 January, Labour Day on 1 May, Children's Day on 5 May, and Christmas Day, plus the national days in the National Holidays Act. If one falls on a weekend, a substitute day can apply.
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