Introduction to the living customs of Korean immigrants

1. Introduction to the living customs of Korean immigrants

1. Food

Koreans have a light food taste and do not like greasy food, but they like spicy food. Dishes. It is well known that their favorite dish is kimchi, which is made from cabbage marinated in chili sauce and anchovy paste. It has a spicy and sour taste and is indispensable to almost every meal.

In terms of staple food, both Korea and Japan like to eat rice. But there is one difference. Koreans don’t like to pick up bowls to eat. Most people eat with spoons.

2. Wine table culture

Koreans prefer to drink soju, a liquor that is transparent in color and tastes a bit like vodka.

In South Korea, they also have their unique wine table culture. For example, they will only refill your wine glass when you have finished drinking it, because they believe that adding wine to someone else’s unfinished wine glass is unacceptable. It is impolite; and you cannot just pour yourself a drink, or when you pour a drink for someone older than you, you must place a hand on your heart or on the arm that pours the drink to show respect. .

3. Politeness

South Korea is a country that attaches great importance to etiquette. In Korea, when you see a teacher or senior, you not only need to say hello, but you should also bow.

Even for people you don’t know, such as some unknown seniors, professors, elderly people, etc. you meet at school, you should use honorifics. If you misuse a plain language, you must apologize.

4. Being a guest

If you are a guest at a Korean home, remember to take off your shoes, because they often sit on the floor at home, or even sleep directly on the floor, so it is particularly unacceptable. Tolerating dirty floors in your home. Therefore, you must take off your shoes when visiting their home, otherwise it will be rude.

5. Clothing

Koreans are very particular about how they dress. One thing that Koreans have in common with Japanese people is that they wash their hair and bathe almost every day, and change clothes every day. Especially for office workers, they change clothes every day. If you wear the same clothes the next day, they will think that you did not go home yesterday and stayed out all night.

2. Guide to buying a house for Korean immigrants

1. Advantages of buying a house to immigrate to South Korea

1. Benefit the whole family, one person applies, and the whole family gets permanent residency ( spouse and unmarried children).

2. Applicants only need to be close to the Jeju Island property designated by the Korean government, and can obtain the permanent right of residence in South Korea without additional costs. The scarcity of real estate + tourism + good environment, there is broad room for improvement, and it is relatively Great opportunity.

3. Korean immigrants do not need a business background, no upper age limit, no management experience, language ability restrictions, etc., and do not need any proof of funds or explanation of the source of funds, as long as the total amount of the purchase is required. Real estate with a price of 500 million won (3 million yuan) can apply for immigration.

4. The environment here is beautiful, no industrial pollution, PM2.5 or less. It has a maritime climate, with an average annual temperature of 13°C and an average temperature above zero in winter. The summer is hot in August, with the temperature reaching 25 degrees Celsius, making it a good place for vacation, leisure and retirement.

2. Application conditions for Korean house-buying immigrants

1. If one person applies, spouse and unmarried children can enjoy the right of residence;

2. US$500,000, Buying real estate in South Korea;

3. No business background, no upper age limit, no language proficiency limit, no asset certificate, no fund source certificate, no physical examination, no immigration supervision.

3. Application process for Korean house purchasers and immigrants

1. On-site inspection;

2. Signing a residential sale and purchase agreement;

3. Preparation Information required for immigration;

4. Obtain D-8 visa in 30 days;

4. Handle house property rights registration;

5. Obtain F-2 in two months Visa;

6. F-2 visa extension;

7. Apply for naturalization.

3. Things that Korean immigrants should pay attention to when buying a house

1. Examine the customs and culture

People who are new to Korean real estate generally like to choose according to their own preferences. Choice, whether it is geographical location, community environment, or apartment size. However, different countries, regions, and folk customs are also very different. You need to do more understanding and investigation before purchasing.

No matter where you live, you need to understand what kind of culture and customs there are in the place where you will live, so that you can better integrate into it.

2. Distinguish between property rights and policies

Understanding the corresponding laws and policies and the length of property ownership is an important basis for buying a house in Korea. For example, if you want to immigrate, you should always pay attention to it. The corresponding immigration policies and changes in the country and region where you are located must be clarified one by one, as well as the corresponding procedures, thresholds, processes, requirements, required obligations, and rights before and after immigration.

The property rights of some foreign properties can be owned, some also include land, some can be passed on to children, etc. You need to clarify the property rights of the house to avoid disputes.

3. Understand loans, taxes and fees

Loans and taxes are often a headache for home buyers. Different countries and even different regions and locations have different taxes and fees. The handling fees will all be different, and buyers need to pay careful attention and verify them carefully. Some countries will provide more convenient loan applications for Korean home buyers, while other countries may have many restrictions. Home buyers should take the time to understand the relevant loan and tax policy details, and then calculate all the practical requirements for buying a home. costs, as well as the approximate taxes and fees to be paid, etc.

4. Bargaining should be appropriate.

It is possible to bargain when buying a house in South Korea, but some Chinese buyers make large offers and lower the price, which makes the other party feel that they are not sincere and loses the opportunity. In fact, countries with more mature real estate markets generally do not raise random prices when selling houses. Therefore, there is no need to significantly lower the price when bargaining.

5. Pay attention to the role of real estate agents

Unlike China, generally if a home buyer wants to buy a house in South Korea, he or she needs to find a real estate agent. House agents in South Korea usually If they all abide by professional ethics, there will be no situation where the agent deceives the home buyer, and the agent will even take the initiative to help the home buyer find faults in the house, so the role of the agent should be paid attention to.