Korea Guides for Foreigners
In-depth guides for living, working, and dealing with paperwork in Korea — written for D / E / F visa holders, long-term residents, and overseas Koreans. Updated for 2026 rules and rates. Pair each guide with the relevant free calculator.
Visa & Immigration
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Korea Visa Renewal Complete Guide 2026
Step-by-step renewal: when to start, HiKorea booking, documents by visa type (D-2 / D-10 / E-7 / F-2 / F-5 / F-6), fees, processing time, common mistakes.
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Korean Address Guide for Foreigners
Doro vs Jibun systems, Revised Romanization rules, FedEx/Amazon/EMS shipping format, postal codes, 14-day move-in registration, 25 Seoul districts.
Tax & Money
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Korea Foreigner Tax Guide 2026 — Flat 19% vs Progressive
Complete walkthrough: when each option wins, real income scenarios (₩60M~₩400M), 4대보험 details, NPS treaty opt-out (US/CA/UK/JP/AU+30), year-end settlement.
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Korea 4대보험 Quick Reference for Expats 2026
NPS, NHIS, EI, Workers' Comp — 2026 employee + employer rates, NPS treaty opt-out 5-step process, NHIS dependent coverage, unemployment benefits, F-2/F-5/F-6 status.
More guides coming
Planned: customs & international shipping, Korean banking for foreigners, NHIS hospital walkthrough, F-2 / F-5 points-system deep dive. Got a topic request? Email us.