Government Procurement
Changing a Korean Public Procurement Bidder Registration — What to Update on KONEPS
Registration as a bidder on Korea's KONEPS (Narajangteo) is not a one-off. A change of representativ...
Oct 5, 2026Read
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Licensing & Permits
Supplement Requests and Rejections in Korean Permit Applications — Deadlines and Remedies
The most common delay in a Korean permit application is the supplement request after filing. Here is...
Oct 4, 2026Read
Licensing & Permits
Penalties for Hostel Businesses in Korea — Revocation, Suspension and Penalty Surcharges
A hostel is a registered tourism business, so sanctions escalate from a corrective order to suspensi...
Oct 2, 2026Read
Licensing & Permits
Requirements for a Change of Building Use in Korea — Facility Groups and Target-Use Standards
The requirement does not start from what your building is classified as. It starts from what the use...
Sep 25, 2026Read
Licensing & Permits
Scope and Limits of a Korean Administrative Agent in Licensing Work
Before you delegate a Korean licence application, check what the law actually allows your representa...
Sep 22, 2026Read
Location Data
Location Information Business Registration vs. LBS Notification in Korea — 3 Categories Explained
Registration or notification? A statute-based guide to the three categories of location data busines...
Sep 16, 2026Read
Business Certification
Inno-Biz vs Main-Biz Certification — Key Differences and How to Choose (2026)
Compare South Korea's Inno-Biz (technology innovation) and Main-Biz (management innovation) certific...
Jul 8, 2026Read
Business Certification
Mainbiz Certification in Korea — Requirements, Evaluation & Application Process
Mainbiz (Main-Biz) is a Korean government certification for SMEs demonstrating superior management i...
Jul 7, 2026Read
IT/Telecom
Location-Based Service Business Notification in Korea — 2026 Guide
Navigation apps, delivery platforms, and real estate apps using location data in Korea must notify t...
May 23, 2026Read
Cosmetics
How to Register a Cosmetics Importer/Distributor in Korea — 2026 Guide
Everything foreign cosmetics brands need to know about importing and selling in Korea — registration...
May 23, 2026Read
Animals & Licensing
Pet Shop & Animal Sales Business Registration in Korea — 2026 Guide
Korea animal sales business (동물판매업) registration guide — facility requirements, training, veterinary...
May 22, 2026Read
Health & Sanitation
Beauty Salon Business Registration in Korea — 2026 Guide
Korea beauty salon (미용업) business notification guide — license requirements, procedure, facility sta...
May 22, 2026Read
Building & Property
Building Usage Change in Korea — Administrative Agent Full Service Guide
Korea building usage change (용도변경) guide — permit vs. notification, procedure, common cases, and fee...
May 22, 2026Read
Technology
Location-Based Service Business Registration for Foreign Companies in Korea — 2026
A guide to location-based service (LBS) business registration in Korea for foreign companies — KCC n...
May 21, 2026Read
Food
Health Functional Food Sales Registration in Korea — 2026 Guide
A guide to health functional food (건강기능식품) sales business registration in Korea — MFDS requirements,...
May 20, 2026Read
E-Commerce
Online Shop & Communication Sales Registration in Korea — 2026 Guide
A guide to registering an online shop or communication sales business (통신판매업) in Korea — FTC registr...
May 20, 2026Read