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South Korea's high-tech capital, offering K-culture, incredible connectivity, and a dynamic 24/7 urban lifestyle. Seoul has a continental, cold winters climate (summers avg 29°C, winters avg -3°C).

For daily life, you'll need A2 Korean.

💬 What people love

  • Internet fastest on earth, gigabit everywhere, 5G blanket coverage
  • Food scene incredible, BBQ, fried chicken, street food at 3am
  • Very safe, can walk anywhere anytime, low crime

⚠️ What's hard

  • Korean essential, English jobs exist but Korean required for integration
  • Work culture brutal, 52-hour weeks, drinking with boss expected
  • Air quality rough, yellow dust spring, pollution winter
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Visa Pathways

KOR offers several visa pathways for immigrants. Here are the most common options.

💻Digital Nomad Visa (F-1-D Workcation)

For remote workers (pilot program 2024-2025)

Eligibility:Employed by overseas company for 1+ year, Health insurance (KRW 100M+ coverage)
Salary:€58K+
Processing time:~8 weeks
Path to PR:No
📋E-7 Special Occupation

For specialized professionals in designated fields

Eligibility:University degree or equivalent experience, Job offer
Salary:€25K+
Processing time:~6 weeks
Path to PR:Yes
See requirements for other pathways
📋F-2 Resident~8 weeks
📋D-8 Corporate Investor~8 weeks
📋D-10 Job Seeking~4 weeks

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official sources or a licensed immigration consultant.

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🏠 Housing

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