For foreign students in South Korea

Korean law, explained with sources.

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Law4Kor is a free, independent guide to Korean law for foreign students in South Korea — visas, part-time work, housing, taxes, and health insurance — with citations from official .go.kr sources. Not legal advice; verify against the cited source before acting.

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Student visa & status

D-2, D-4, ARC, part-time work permit

Post-graduation work visas

D-10, E-7, F-2-7, F-5

Labor rights & employment

Minimum wage, contracts, severance, wage theft

Tax

Resident status, year-end settlement, withholding

Health & social insurance

NHIS, NPS, employment insurance

Housing & tenancy

Jeonse, wolse, lease protection, deposit

Banking & money

Bank accounts, foreign exchange, carriers

Daily-life legal

Driving, PM rules, trash, smoking