Retiring to Korea from the US: The Financial Checklist Nobody Gave You
Retiring to Korea from the US? What changes for taxes, Medicare, 401k withdrawals, and Korean health insurance — the checklist with real numbers.
DONGHYUN KIM
What to Do With Your 401(k) When You Move Back to Korea — 4 Options Compared
Planning to move back to Korea? What happens to your 401(k) — early withdrawal costs, IRA rollover steps, and what the Korea-US tax treaty covers.
First Week US Banking Setup for Korean Immigrants — The Exact Checklist Nobody Gives You
New to America? The exact US banking setup order — bank account without an SSN, SSA application timing, and your first credit card, step by step.
Laid Off in America? Your First 48-Hour Financial Checklist (H1B & Immigrant Edition)
Just got laid off? Step-by-step financial checklist for the first 48 hours after an H1B layoff — COBRA, severance, 401k, and unemployment benefits.
Sending Money to Korea in 2026 — Wise vs Remitly vs Korean Bank Apps (Real Fee Comparison)
Sending money to Korea? Compare Wise, Remitly, and Korean bank apps by total KRW received — real fees plus exchange rate spreads by transfer amount.
ITIN Spouse Tax Filing: Why Married Korean-American Couples Are Leaving $5,000+ on the Table
MFS with a Korean spouse can cost thousands. The NRA spouse resident election (IRC 6013g) lets eligible couples file jointly for the full $29,200 deduction.
You Wired Money from Korea Legally — So Why Did the IRS Send You a Penalty Notice?
Wired Form 3520 Korean real estate proceeds to the US? Filing is required over $100,000, and missing it can mean a 25% penalty. Here’s what to know.
FBAR vs FATCA: What Korean Americans With Korean Bank Accounts Actually Need to File
FBAR vs FATCA are two separate filings with different thresholds and penalties. Here’s what Korean Americans with Korean accounts need to know.
H1B First Year Taxes: The Dual Status vs. Full-Year Resident Choice That Can Save You Thousands
H1B first year tax filing explained — the First Year Choice election under IRC 7701(b)(4) vs dual status. Know your options before you file.
You’ve Been Paying a Tax You Don’t Owe on OPT — Here’s How to Get It Back
On F1/OPT status? You likely qualify for the FICA exemption, meaning your employer may be withholding Social Security and Medicare taxes you don’t owe.