Living in Korea, explained properly.
Visas, banking, phone plans, taxes and housing — written for people who actually have to do it, and sourced from the published criteria.
Korea C-3-4 Visa: Short-Term Business Visits Without Work, and How to Apply
The C-3-4 (general business) visa covers short-term, non-remunerative business in Korea — meetings, market research, consultations and contracts for up to 90 days. What it allows, what it does not, and the documents you need.
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- C-3-4 is the short-term visit category for business — market research, meetings, consultations and contract work — with a maximum stay of 90 days per entry.
- It is strictly non-remunerative: no paid employment, which is the key difference from the C-4 short-term work visa for paid engagements.
- You apply from abroad at the Korean embassy or consulate, typically with an invitation letter from a Korean company, its business registration and your employment documents.
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Getting Home Internet Installed in Korea: Providers, Documents and What to Check First
How to set up home internet in Korea as a foreign resident — the three providers, the ARC and address requirements, whether your apartment already includes internet, and what to check on installation day.
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Getting Your Salary Paid in Korea: Accounts, Payroll Setup, and Lifting the Transfer Cap
How salary deposits work for foreign residents in Korea — which account to give your employer, what banks need to open a salary account, and how salary records lift the new-account transfer cap.
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Korea C-4 Visa: Short-Term Work for Up to 90 Days, What Qualifies, How to Apply
The C-4 (short-term employment) visa lets you work in Korea for up to 90 days on a single entry. What activities qualify, how it differs from C-3 and long-term work visas, and the documents you need.
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Can You See North Korea from Seoul? Where the Border Actually Is
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Banking in English in Korea: Call Centres, Global Desks, Apps and Documents
Where foreign residents get English-language banking service in Korea — dedicated foreign-customer call centres, global desks at branches, multilingual apps, and English statements and balance certificates.
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Sending Money from Korea to China: The Limits on Both Sides
How remittance limits work when sending money from Korea to China — the Korea-side outward transfer rules, China's USD 50,000 annual personal foreign-exchange quota, and what documentation unlocks larger amounts.
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Working Holiday in Korea: What Jobs You Can Take and How to Find Them
What kind of work an H-1 working holiday visa permits in Korea, the minimum wage and labour rules that apply, where to look for jobs, and the restrictions to watch.
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F-5-2 Permanent Residence (Spouse of a Korean National): Requirements and the F-6 Route
Korea's F-5-2 permanent residence for spouses of Korean nationals: the F-6 to F-5-2 route, the 2-year stay, income and Korean language (KIIP) requirements, and how to apply.