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Why should a Korean retirement allowance not be confused with an ordinary year-end bonus?

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Hyunwoo Lee
May 29, 2026 3,152 views 1 answer
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I am trying to understand the Korean retirement allowance and keep hearing it described loosely as extra money paid when employment ends. Please explain why that description is too casual and why the tax and employment consequences deserve their own planning.

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