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When does South Korea's foreign-worker flat tax election matter?

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Alex Morgan
May 15, 2026 3,416 views 1 answer
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I am a foreign employee in Korea and keep hearing about a 19% flat tax. Please explain what it is, why it is not the normal income-tax table, and what to compare before choosing it.

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