Tax Guide for Expats in Korea
What expats in Korea need to know about Korean income tax, who files, what rates apply, double taxation treaties, and what to do before leaving Korea.
Read guideKorea Pension Refund Guide: Claiming Your NPS Lump Sum When Leaving
How to claim your National Pension Service (NPS) lump-sum refund when leaving Korea. Who qualifies, how to apply, and which countries have exemption treaties.
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✈️ Arrival
See allARC Registration Guide: How to Get Your Alien Registration Card in Korea
How to apply for your Alien Registration Card (ARC) in Korea, which immigration office to visit, what documents to bring, and what to do while you wait.
Read guideHow to Open a Korean Bank Account as a Foreigner
Step-by-step guide to opening a bank account in Korea as a foreigner. Which banks accept expats, what documents you need, and how to avoid common rejections.
Read guideKorea SIM Card Guide: Phone Plans for Expats
How to get a Korean phone plan as a foreigner, prepaid SIM cards, monthly contracts, name registration requirements, and which carrier to choose.
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See allHow to Get Your Rental Deposit Back in Korea
What happens at the end of a Korean lease, how to get your deposit returned, what landlords can deduct, and what to do if they refuse to pay.
Read guideHow Jeonse Works: the Risks to Know Before Signing
Jeonse is Korea's unique deposit-only lease system. Learn how it works, what the risks are, and how to protect your deposit.
Read guideKorea Apartment Lease Documents Checklist for Foreigners
A complete checklist of documents you need to rent an apartment in Korea as a foreigner, what to prepare, what to verify, and what to sign.
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See all🏥 Healthcare
See allFinding English-Speaking Doctors in Korea
How to find English-speaking doctors and clinics in Korea. Seoul and outside Seoul. International clinics, how to navigate Korean hospitals, and what NHIS covers.
Read guideKorea National Health Insurance (NHIS) Guide for Expats
How Korea's National Health Insurance works for foreigners, who is covered, the 6-month wait rule, what's covered, how to enroll, and what to do if you're not yet eligible.
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