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Most countries determine obligations to pay taxes on
foreign-earned income based on residency criteria. Anyone who is working
legally in Korea is a Korean resident and receives proof of this in the form
of an Alien Registration Card. This card clearly states the dates of your
residency in Korea. As it is not possible to be a resident of two
countries at the same time, this card alone should be accepted as proof of
your non-residency in your country of origin.
The links below provide information from government revenue
agencies. If you are still in doubt about your obligations to pay taxes,
speak with a local accountant. In practice, I've never heard of anyone who
was legally working in Korea being obliged to pay income tax at home. People
who work abroad for a year or two contribute enormously to their home
countries' economies. They bring new money back home and spend it, and they
don't use any social programs or government services while they are abroad.
More information about income taxes:
Canada
The United States
Australia
The U.K.
Ireland
New Zealand
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