Do I need a re-entry permit for a short trip abroad?

Usually not. Registered foreigners who come back within 1 year of leaving (or before their stay expires, if that is sooner) do not need a re-entry permit. Permanent residents (F-5): within 2 years. Overseas Koreans (F-4): within the permitted stay. If you will be away longer, apply for a multiple re-entry permit before leaving (HiKorea e-application, at least 3 days before departure). People who were once banned from entry should ask immigration first.

외국인등록을 한 사람은 출국 후 1년 안에(체류기간이 더 짧으면 그 안에) 돌아오면 재입국허가가 필요 없어요. 영주(F-5)는 2년, 재외동포(F-4)는 체류기간 안이에요.

Official (Ministry of Justice notice): https://www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/1832/subview.do?enc=Zm5jdDF8QEB8JTJGYmJzJTJGaW1taWdyYXRpb25fZW5nJTJGMjI5JTJGNTU3NTg3JTJGYXJ0Y2xWaWV3LmRvJTNG · Help: 1345

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