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Full Farmland Survey 25% Fine Criteria

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This content applies specifically to South Korea. If you fail to comply with a farmland disposal order without a valid reason, the enforcement fine can be 25% of the higher of two land valuations. Being flagged in the Full Farmland Survey does not trigger immediate payment. The rules summarised here reflect South Korea's Farmland Act and ministry announcements through October 8, 2026. What triggers the fine and sets its size Distinguish a survey finding from an order to dispose of the land. For ordinary noncultivation, the process can move from a duty to dispose to a disposal order, then a fine if the order is not followed without a justifiable reason. The calculation uses the higher of the appraised value and the value based on the officially assessed individual land price. A base value of 1 billion won means a fine of 250 million won each time it is imposed. The fine may recur once a year until compliance, so payment does not resolve the violation. A man stands in a farmhou...

Move-In Registration and Fixed Date 14-Day Deadline

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This content applies specifically to South Korea. If moving day combines the final balance payment, key handover, and address change, the order matters. Obtain a fixed date after signing the lease, check the property registry immediately before paying the balance, take possession, and file the move-in report that day. The legal deadline is within 14 days of moving in, but waiting does not improve deposit protection. The confusing point is that a lease report, a move-in report, and a fixed date serve different purposes. Completing one does not necessarily complete the others.   The moving-day sequence that protects your position Confirm that the lease address, building, and unit match the registry. Secure a fixed date in advance through a community service center or the Internet Registry Office. If the lease is reportable, verify its reporting deadline through an official channel. Recheck the registry for a new maximum-amount mortgage or attachment before transferring the ...