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      <title><![CDATA[Exchanging Money in Korea as a Foreigner: Limits, Rates…]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Foreigner currency exchange in Korea for 2026: passport rules, airport vs bank rates, the USD 10,000 customs declaration, and how to change leftover won…]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Korea Emergency Medical Cost: What Foreigners Really Pay…]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[What an ER visit costs foreigners in Korea in 2026: the free 119 ambulance, the NHIS share, the 90% rule for mild cases, bills without insurance and…]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[D-2 to D-10 Visa Change: The Timing Mistake That Catches…]]></title>
      <link>https://thekoreafy.com/visa/d2-to-d10-visa-change-korea-graduation-deadline-mistakes/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Switching from D-2 to D-10 in Korea in 2026? Learn the filing deadline, who skips the points test, required documents, part-time work rules, and…]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[F-6 to F-5 Pathway: What Marriage Migrants Need Before…]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[F-6 to F-5-2 permanent residency in 2026: 2-year minimum residence, KIIP Level 5 or 60-point exam, household income at GNI level, and required documents.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[F-6 to F-5 Transition: What Marriage Migrants Need Before…]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[F-6 to F-5 in 2026: years required, income threshold, KIIP completion, and the F-5 documents that get applications delayed.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Adding a Spouse or Child to Your Korean Health Insurance:…]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[What NHIS needs to register a spouse or child as your dependent in Korea in 2026: forms, apostilled proof, the 6-month rule and the 90-day window.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ARC Photo Requirements in Korea: Size, Background, and Why…]]></title>
      <link>https://thekoreafy.com/setup/arc-photo-requirements-korea-size-background-rejection/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[ARC photo requirements for 2026: 3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background, under 6 months old. Digital file specs, renewal rules, and common rejection reasons.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ending a Korean Phone Contract Early: What You'll Really Pay]]></title>
      <link>https://thekoreafy.com/setup/mobile-contract-early-termination-korea-penalty-device-balance-departure/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Mobile contract early termination in Korea (2026): how the penalty is calculated, the device balance you still owe, documents to bring, and when to cancel.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[E-9 Visa Contract Renewal: How the 4 Year 10 Month…]]></title>
      <link>https://thekoreafy.com/visa/e9-visa-contract-renewal-korea-re-employment-extension-documents-fee/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[E-9 visa contract renewal in 2026: who files re-employment, the 4 year 10 month limit, extension documents, the KRW 60,000 fee and your options after.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Visa Denied in Korea? How to Fight It in Court Before Time…]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Visa denied in Korea? A 2026 guide to administrative appeals and lawsuits: the 90-day deadline, evidence, lawyer rules, costs, and staying legally.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Failed a KIIP Stage Test? How Retakes Actually Work]]></title>
      <link>https://thekoreafy.com/daily/kiip-stage-test-retake-korea-fail-rules-waiting-period/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Failed a KIIP test in 2026? See the 60-point passing score, retake rules for each stage, the real waiting period, and how to apply again.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NHIS Foreigner Premium: Why Your Bill Is Higher and How…]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[How Korea's NHIS premium for foreigners works in 2026: the average-premium floor, 7.19% rate, student 50% cut, F-5/F-6 rules and visa risks of arrears.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[G-1 Visa for Medical Treatment in Korea: How Patients Stay…]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[G-1 visa medical treatment in Korea, 2026: who qualifies for a long-term care stay, which hospital papers you need, sponsor guarantee letters and…]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Visa Extension Refused in Korea? How the Appeal Clock…]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Korea refused your visa extension? Learn the 14-day departure rule, the 90-day appeal filing deadline, required documents, and court options in 2026.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dead Batteries, Old Paint, Expired Pills: Where Each One…]]></title>
      <link>https://thekoreafy.com/daily/korea-hazardous-waste-disposal-batteries-bulbs-paint-medicine/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Korea hazardous waste disposal for foreigners in 2026: battery and bulb boxes, paint rules, medicine drop-off, and fines of up to 1 million won.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[D-10 Job Seeking Visa: The Graduation Window You Can't Miss]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Switching from D-2 to the D-10 job seeking visa in 2026: eligibility after graduation, the 60-point table, documents, fees and processing time.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[E-1 Visa Publication Requirement: What Immigration…]]></title>
      <link>https://thekoreafy.com/visa/e1-professor-visa-publication-requirement-korea-research-record-renewal/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[Does the E-1 professor visa require publications? See what Korean immigration checks, the faculty qualification table, and how 2026 renewal reviews work.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[KIIP Comprehensive Evaluation Exam: What 60 Points Unlocks]]></title>
      <link>https://thekoreafy.com/visa/kiip-comprehensive-evaluation-exam-pass-score-retake-naturalization/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[KIIP comprehensive evaluation 2026: the 60-point pass mark, pre-test vs final exam, retakes after failing, and how it links to naturalization.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[KIIP Attendance Policy: The 80% Rule and What Happens When…]]></title>
      <link>https://thekoreafy.com/daily/kiip-attendance-policy-80-percent-rule-makeup-dropout-transfer/</link>
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      <description><![CDATA[KIIP attendance policy for 2026: the 80% minimum attendance rate, makeup classes, dropping out, losing exam eligibility, and switching centers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Korea's Medical Expense Cap Refund: How Foreign Residents…]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[How Korea's NHIS medical expense cap refund works in 2026: income bracket eligibility, annual out-of-pocket limits, how to claim, and the 3-year deadline.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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