Guides
Practical, locally-grounded real estate guides from Joy Son.
Korean Lease Contracts & Tenant Rights: The Complete Practical Guide
A practical guide to jeonse/wolse leases in Korea: confirmed date, priority right, renewal rights, auctions, broker liability, and deposit insurance.
local-marketByeongjeom-Dongtan Investment Guide: Samsung Semiconductor Cluster Real Estate
Investor's guide to Byeongjeom-Dongtan real estate near Hwaseong's Samsung-SK Hynix-ASML chip cluster: developments, expressways, transit, infrastructure.
investmentOfficetel, Live-Office & Small Commercial Property Investment in Korea
How live-offices, officetel jeonse risk, auction discounts, goshiwon taxes, and factory permits actually work near Korea's tech/industrial hubs.
educationKorean Property Terms Decoded: Zoning, Building Types & How to Read a Listing
Learn to read Korean listing photos, tell 다가구 from 다세대, decode zoning (용도지역/용적률/건폐율), and understand registry vs. registration before you buy.
taxGift Tax & Inheritance Tax Planning for Korean Real Estate Families
How Korea's gift and inheritance tax work for property-owning families — exemptions, minor gifting, and the business start-up exemption explained.