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English editions of our Korean articles. Each article links to its original; Korean laws, services and eligibility rules retain their original context.
Korean MVNO Number Porting: Saturday Self-Activation Hours and Sunday Restrictions
Self-activation for number porting with Korean mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) is generally available from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., but actual cut-off times vary by provider. Learn about Saturday activation hours, Sunday restrictions, the difference between new subscriptions and number porting, and what to check if activation fails.
2027 Daycare Enrollment Waitlist in South Korea: 3 Essential Checks Before November 2
Families who have already applied for daycare enrollment in March 2027 do not need to reapply on November 2. Learn when the new school-year waitlist rankings become available, which existing applications are automatically included, why enrollment confirmation text messages will not be sent, and how to keep other daycare waitlist applications active after enrollment.
How Long Can You Watch Netflix After Canceling? How to Check Your Billing Date and End Date
Can you keep watching Netflix after canceling your membership? Learn how long access typically lasts after cancellation, when billing holds may cause immediate termination, and how to check your actual service end date in your account.
How to Get a Military Service Career Certificate Online in South Korea
Learn where to apply for a military service career certificate in South Korea, how it differs from a military service record certificate, how to find documents after receiving an approval notification, and what to check when using a smartphone.
How to Store Apples and Shine Muscat Grapes: Refrigeration vs. Freezing
Apples are best stored unwashed in a sealed bag in the refrigerator and washed just before eating. Shine Muscat grapes can be refrigerated with moisture protection or separated into individual grapes, washed, and frozen in an airtight container. Learn how the storage methods and washing timing differ for these two fruits.
2026 Real Estate E-Contract Voucher: Why You Should Check the Closure Notice Before Looking for Q4 Applications
South Korea’s 50,000-won real estate e-contract brokerage fee voucher program ended with applications received through April 30, 2026. Distinguish the former national program from separate brokerage fee assistance programs operated by local governments.
October 2026 Restaurant Hygiene Standards: Food Storage, Delivery Containers, and Shared Sauces
Learn about the revised restaurant hygiene standards that took effect on October 1, 2026, in South Korea. Understand the requirements for thawing frozen foods, storing opened ingredients, preventing contamination of shared sauces, handling delivery containers, and applying the two-hour serving rule at group meal facilities.
Badamyeongga Twice-Roasted Gimbap Seaweed Recall: Check the July 14, 2026 Packaging Date and 70 g Weight
The recall covers Badamyeongga Twice-Roasted Gimbap Seaweed with a packaging date of July 14, 2026, and a net weight of 70 g. Check the reported cadmium level and follow the return instructions.
2026 Resident Registration Fact-Finding Survey: What to Do If the Government24 App Has No Participation Screen
South Korea's 2026 non-face-to-face resident registration fact-finding survey through Government24 ended on September 7. This guide explains who must undergo an in-person survey through November 9, how households that missed the online survey can check their status, which priority cases require additional verification, and what administrative procedures may follow.
iPhone Subscription Not Showing Up? How to Find Another Apple Account or Billing Provider
If an automatic payment does not appear in your iPhone subscription list, learn how to use Apple receipts to identify another Apple Account, check Family Sharing charges, find third-party billing providers, and cancel the subscription through the correct account.
2026 Korea Seafood Festa: How to Get Up to 50% Off and Understand the 10,000-Won Limit
The 2026 Korea Seafood Festa runs from October 28 to November 29. The South Korean government covers 20% of eligible seafood purchases, up to 10,000 won per person. Combined with additional retailer discounts, savings can reach 50%. However, not every seafood product qualifies for the maximum discount, and participating retailers have different promotional periods and eligible products.
2027 Kindergarten Admissions in South Korea: October 28 Favorites vs. November Applications
For South Korea's 2027 kindergarten admissions, saving a kindergarten to your favorites on October 28 does not count as submitting an application. Learn the differences between priority admissions on November 2–4 and general admissions on November 17–23, including eligibility requirements, application procedures, and how to confirm successful submission.
Do Existing SRT Members Need to Sign Up Again for Korail+ in 2026? Account Migration and Ticket Booking Guide
Learn how existing SRT members in South Korea can migrate to the unified Korail+ membership system following the 2026 KTX–SRT integration. This guide explains the different procedures for existing Korail members, SRT-only members, nonmember ticket purchases, and the transfer of discount coupons and travel records.
South Korea's 2026 Dog Registration Amnesty Ends October 31: Fines Waived for Unreported Address and Phone Number Changes
South Korea's second voluntary dog registration reporting period in 2026 ends on October 31. Learn whether fines are waived for unreported address or phone number changes, the 10-day deadline for reporting a lost dog, the 30-day deadline for registration updates, online reporting procedures, and the November enforcement schedule.
Modu Card Refunds in October 2026: Half-Price Benefit Ends, but Commuter Time-Slot Refunds of Up to 83.3% Continue
The Modu Card public transit refund rules changed in October 2026. The reduced flat-rate refund threshold applied only through September travel, while additional refunds for off-peak commuting time slots continue through December. Learn the refund rates by time slot and user category.
Seongnim Mill Perilla Oil Recall: Check the 350 mL Bottle and April 5, 2027, Expiration Date
Perilla oil manufactured by Seongnim Mill is subject to a recall if it comes in a 350 mL package marked with an expiration date of April 5, 2027. Learn about the detected benzopyrene level, the applicable limit, how to identify the affected product, and how to return it.
2026 Korean Real Estate Agent Exam: Second-Stage Check-In Deadlines at 12:30 PM and 3:10 PM
The 37th Korean Certified Real Estate Agent Examination will take place on October 31, 2026. For standard candidates, check-in for the first session of the second stage must be completed by 12:30 PM, with the exam running from 1:00 PM to 2:40 PM. Check-in for the second session closes at 3:10 PM, and the exam runs from 3:30 PM to 4:20 PM. Learn how to check your admission ticket, prepare the required items, and confirm your test center details.
ADsP Exam 51: Required Items, ID Rules, and 9:30 AM Arrival Deadline
The 51st ADsP exam in South Korea will take place on October 31, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Find out which identification documents and writing tools to bring, whether correction tape or calculators are allowed, and why you must arrive by 9:30 AM.
Youth Future Savings Account: What to Do If Your Eligibility Category Is Different From Your Application
If the second-round preliminary screening for Korea’s Youth Future Savings Account shows a different eligibility category from the one you selected, review the screening notice, the provisional November 2–5 objection period, the final eligibility decision, and the account-opening schedule.
Youth Productive Finance ISA in South Korea: Age 34, Income Eligibility, and Tax Benefits Compared with Existing ISAs
South Korea’s proposed Youth Productive Finance ISA offers tax-exempt interest and dividend income and a 10% income deduction on contributions for eligible young adults. Learn about the proposed age and income requirements, contribution and tax-exemption limits, eligible investments, differences from existing Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), and the legislative and account-eligibility conditions to check before applying.