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jmbran11
Joined: 19 Jan 2006
Location: U.S.
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 Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:22 am Post subject: Pension refund after returning to U.S. - have you done it? |
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Yes, I have used the search function, and I know there are an infinite number of threads on pension refunds. But every one I come across gets hijacked by people whose employers aren't paying, or has questions about getting the refund before leaving, or the OP is Canadian, etc.
Yes, I've visited the NPS website. I have the application downloaded. I don't need the link or the telephone number.
But, I would really appreciate hearing from one U.S. citizen who successfully received the lump sum pension after returning from Korea. I would like to get everything sent in correctly the first time if possible.
The application states that it must be "attested to" by the Korean embassy. I don't live near an embassy, so it will require a flight to go in person. I contacted two embassies (D.C. & SF) by phone to see if it can be done by mail, and neither representative had any idea what I was talking about. They didn't understand either the application for pension refund or the request for "attestation".
If you've received a refund in the U.S., please do me a favor and pm me or at least let me know if you had your form "consularized". I would really appreciate your assistance. |
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RJjr
Joined: 17 Aug 2006
Location: Turning on a Lamp
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| Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 6:41 am Post subject: |
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| I filled out some forms at an NPS office and they wired the money to my bank account in the United States three or four weeks later. They did a great job. |
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esetters21
Joined: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 7:06 am Post subject: |
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| RJjr wrote: |
| I filled out some forms at an NPS office and they wired the money to my bank account in the United States three or four weeks later. They did a great job. |
Did you actually give any meaningful input to the question posed? You filled out some Korean NPS while you were already back home in the US and got your refund? |
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RJjr
Joined: 17 Aug 2006
Location: Turning on a Lamp
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| Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:57 am Post subject: |
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| esetters21 wrote: |
| RJjr wrote: |
| I filled out some forms at an NPS office and they wired the money to my bank account in the United States three or four weeks later. They did a great job. |
Did you actually give any meaningful input to the question posed? You filled out some Korean NPS while you were already back home in the US and got your refund? |
I don't think there are any Korean NPS offices in the USA. The OP asked, "I would really appreciate hearing from one U.S. citizen who successfully received the lump sum pension after returning from Korea," so I related my experience of receiving mine after returning home, since a day after posting his question he hadn't gotten any replies. The OP's location is Bundang, so he can probably conclude from my reply that, in my opinion, a few minutes of filling out forms at the NPS office a day or two before he flies out would cost a lot less time and money compared to waiting and flying to a consulate in the United States. |
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esetters21
Joined: 30 Apr 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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| RJjr wrote: |
| esetters21 wrote: |
| RJjr wrote: |
| I filled out some forms at an NPS office and they wired the money to my bank account in the United States three or four weeks later. They did a great job. |
Did you actually give any meaningful input to the question posed? You filled out some Korean NPS while you were already back home in the US and got your refund? |
I don't think there are any Korean NPS offices in the USA. The OP asked, "I would really appreciate hearing from one U.S. citizen who successfully received the lump sum pension after returning from Korea," so I related my experience of receiving mine after returning home, since a day after posting his question he hadn't gotten any replies. The OP's location is Bundang, so he can probably conclude from my reply that, in my opinion, a few minutes of filling out forms at the NPS office a day or two before he flies out would cost a lot less time and money compared to waiting and flying to a consulate in the United States. |
Maybe I misread his post then. It seemed to me that he has already left Korea and is trying to file from the US. |
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jmbran11
Joined: 19 Jan 2006
Location: U.S.
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| Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:30 am Post subject: I'm in the U.S. |
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I do appreciate the info, but I have returned to the U.S. (need to change my local)
Has anyone applied from within the U.S. - without the help of your employer - and received a refund?
I know this can't possibly be this complicated. . . |
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Bibbitybop
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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| The pension website has clear, English instructions on getting your pension from overseas. I found the link the "pension" sticky (actually, the first page has a link to the link). |
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Easter Clark
Joined: 18 Nov 2007
Location: Hiding from Yie Eun-woong
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| Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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(1) In the case of an application by mail in a foreign country
<Required documents>
- An application for Lump-sum Refund (it must be notarized from a notary's agency in the country where the applicant resides and be attested by the Korean embassy).
- A copy of bankbook or similar (registered in the applicant's name)
※ If the applicant apply for overseas remittance, an application for overseas remittance and a bank statement or void check which shows his/her name and account number are required.
- A copy of passport
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Everything you need to know should be on this website!
http://www.npc.or.kr/jsppage/english/scheme/scheme_04.jsp |
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jmbran11
Joined: 19 Jan 2006
Location: U.S.
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| Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:12 am Post subject: |
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Ok - one last try at this -
I've read the website and downloaded the forms. The webite says the forms must be "attested to" by the Korean embassy.
The Korean embassy, when called, has no idea what I'm talking about. So, I'm really trying to find out if I need to have the documents approved by the Korean embassy and, if so, if I need to go there in person to do that.
If anyone has sent in the documents by mail from the U.S. (with or without attestation from the Korean embassy) and received their refund, please let me know.
Thank you. |
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