South Korea Mortgage Foreign Documents: Translation vs Notarization vs Apostille
Applying for a mortgage in South Korea with foreign-issued documents is rarely just a translation issue. Major lenders such as KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, Woori, and NH NongHyup may ask for a Korean translation, notarization, an apostille, or a local translation confirmation depending on whether your file includes public records, private documents, or both. This guide explains what each step does, where borrowers get delayed, and how to prepare foreign income, marriage, company, and power-of-attorney documents for Korean bank review.