Your financial life in Korea, properly structured.
For executives, investors, and senior professionals who need more than a translator — and less than a law firm.
Built for people who have more to lose
If you’re signing a ₩300M lease, buying property, or managing income across two countries — the stakes are too high for generic advice.
Corporate Executives
Senior professionals on long-term assignment who need tax efficiency and housing decisions that don’t backfire later.
Foreign Property Investors
Individuals looking to purchase in Korea — with full visibility on acquisition taxes, capital gains, and home-country reporting.
Long-Term Residents
Expats who have chosen Korea as home and need their financial structure to reflect that — housing, taxes, and long-term planning.
What no one tells you before it costs you
Jeonse deposits can disappear
Korean lease fraud has surged. Without understanding the landlord’s debt structure and 근저당, you’re trusting your deposit to a stranger.
Your home country is watching too
Buying or renting property in Korea may trigger reporting obligations in the US, UK, or Canada. Most expats find out too late.
Korea’s 19% flat tax isn’t automatic
Foreign employees can elect a flat income tax rate — but it must be actively chosen. Most never do, and overpay for years.
2025 foreign property rules changed
New acquisition requirements and reporting obligations for foreigners buying Korean residential property took effect in 2025.
Not an agent. Not a lawyer. Something rarer.
The gap in Korea’s expat market isn’t translation — it’s financial judgment. What’s missing is someone who can read the numbers, understand the contract, and tell you plainly: this is safe, or this is a problem.
Why this matters for you
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US CPA (AICPA)
Formal qualification in US financial reporting, cross-border tax structure, and GAAP compliance — the benchmark credential for international financial advisory.
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MRE— Real Estate Finance
Master’s degree in Real Estate Financial Investment from Korea’s most prestigious graduate school of real estate — combining academic rigor with hands-on market application.
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KPMG — Big Four Accounting firm
Trained in financial statement analysis, risk assessment, and compliance across corporate clients in Korea.
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JLL — Real Estate Finance
Hands-on experience with property underwriting, investment analysis, and capital structure in Korea’s commercial and residential markets.
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Korean Landlord
Active landlord in Korea with direct, hands-on experience in Jeonse/Wolse structuring, tenant disputes, forced eviction, and lease enforcement. Real cases, not textbook theory — and published author of two e-books on Korean tenancy law and eviction practice.
Three Ways to Work Together
Each service is a focused engagement — not an open-ended retainer. You get clarity, not dependency.
Lease Risk Analysis
Before you sign a Jeonse or long-term lease, know exactly what you’re walking into.
Who this is for:
Anyone signing or renewing a lease in Korea — especially Jeonse contracts where large deposits are at risk. At ₩200M+, a proper review is not optional.
What we cover:
- 🔍 Landlord debt & mortgage verification
- ⚠️ 근저당 (near-root) risk assessment
- 📄 Contract clause review for red flags
- 📋 Written summary report delivered
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