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The 2026 jeonse deposit return guarantee fee support program may help eligible tenants recover up to 400,000 won of the fee paid for a valid HUG, HF, or SGI guarantee. Eligibility depends on several factors, including not owning a home, having a rental deposit of no more than 300 million won, meeting income rules, and satisfying regional definitions for youth or newlyweds. The article also outlines how the benefit is calculated, which documents to prepare, and where to apply. Because application periods, budgets, and procedures differ by city, county, or district, applicants should review the local notice effective on their application date. #Jeonse #HousingPolicy

Businesses should review their 2026 Resident Tax Business Establishment Portion obligations before the August 31 deadline. Corporations with a business establishment as of July 1, 2026, and sole proprietors meeting the specified revenue threshold may need to file. The calculation combines the applicable basic tax amount with a floor-area tax. If taxable total floor area exceeds 330㎡, KRW 250 per ㎡ applies to the entire area. Accurate records matter: verify each establishment, floor area, capital or prior-year revenue, resident tax, and local education tax. If an advance payment notice does not match the actual information, correct and file it through Witax. #TaxFiling #BusinessTaxes

The fourth revision to the 2026 Small Business Policy Funds, issued July 30, includes eligibility guidance and conditions for dedicated support for small businesses affected by Homeplus. For applicants, understanding the process matters: confirm whether the desired fund is accepting applications, identify whether it is a direct or agency loan, and prepare the correct business, sales, employee, lease, and fund-specific evidence. Direct loans are reviewed by the Small Enterprise and Market Service, while agency loans require additional financial institution and guarantee institution reviews. This article walks through online application, document submission, supplementary requests, review results, and agreement procedures. #SmallBusiness #PolicyFunds

Late tax credit filers face Dec. 1. For the 2025 Earned Income and Child Tax Credits, late Hometax applications are due December 1, 2026. The starting payment rate is 95% of the calculated amount. That figure is not necessarily the final payment. Assets, duplicate deductions, delinquent taxes, and other factors may result in further adjustments. Imported income and jeonse deposit figures can also differ from actual records, requiring corrections or supporting evidence. The article lays out the practical filing sequence: confirm eligibility using spouses’ combined 2025 income, household assets as of June 1, 2025, and household type; prepare identity verification, refund account details, lease agreements, and income evidence; then complete the direct-entry application in Hometax. Spousal consent for income data may also be required. People who missed the regular application period and may meet these conditions should read the guide before entering their information. It also explains how to monitor the review decision and the payment timeline, which is within four months of applying in principle. #Hometax #TaxCredits

Applications for South Korea’s 2026 Energy Voucher require more than confirming benefit status. Households must meet both the applicable income requirement and household member criteria, while also checking whether restrictions on duplicate assistance apply. The application process may require an ID, a recent energy bill, and additional documents when a representative applies. Online applications through Bokjiro remain open until December 31, 2026; in-person deadlines should be confirmed with the Eup/Myeon/Dong Administrative Welfare Center for the applicant’s registered address. This guide also covers support amounts by household size and explains how to verify that a bill deduction or National Happiness Card payment has been applied correctly. #EnergyVoucher #EverydayFinance

YouTube Premium Lite gives Korean users a lower-cost option, but the right choice depends on viewing habits and payment method. Lite covers most non-music videos, while ads or feature restrictions may remain on music content, Shorts, and search and browse screens. It also excludes YouTube Music Premium. For users who want both services, subscribing to Lite and Music separately may cost more than one regular Premium plan through the same channel. The article explains how to compare web/Android and iOS sign-up pricing. It also covers what existing Premium users should verify—including their billing provider, next payment date, cancellation effective date, and eligibility timing for Lite. #YouTubePremium #DigitalSubscriptions