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Work and pay

Korea Salary and Take-Home Pay Calculator (2026)Estimate monthly pay after Korea's 2026 employee pension, health, long-term-care, and employment-insurance deductions, with tax entered separately.Korea Minimum Wage Calculator for Foreign Workers (2026)Compare hourly or monthly regular pay with Korea's 2026 minimum wage using clear assumptions, an official rule source, and a private browser-only calculation.Korea Severance Pay Calculator for Foreign WorkersEstimate Korean severance pay from employment dates and final three-month wages, with clear one-year, weekly-hours, average-wage, and official-source checks.Korea Overtime Pay Calculator for Foreign WorkersEstimate Korean statutory overtime pay from ordinary hourly or monthly wage, overtime hours, and workplace size, with the base pay and 50% premium shown separately.Korea Night and Holiday Pay Calculator for Foreign WorkersEstimate Korean night-work and designated-holiday pay with separate premiums, workplace coverage checks, and an optional night-overlap calculation.Korea Unpaid Wage Estimate Helper for Foreign WorkersOrganize unpaid salary, overtime, night or holiday pay, severance, and other wage items, subtract payments received, and prepare records for official help.How to Report Unpaid Wages in Korea as a Foreign WorkerA practical Korea-focused guide to organize unpaid wages, prepare evidence, contact 1350, and submit an official labor petition.Korea Employment Contract Review Tool for Foreign WorkersReview the key parts of a Korean employment contract before signing, including pay, working hours, holidays, workplace, and document copies.

Visa and stay

Korea Visa Stay Days and Remaining Days CalculatorCount calendar days between an officially confirmed start date and permitted-until date, check remaining days, and compare a planned departure date.Korea Visa Expiration Date and Next-Step HelperCheck how close an officially confirmed Korea visa or stay expiry date is and open the right HiKorea and immigration contact links for next steps.Korea Visa Extension Checklist for Foreign ResidentsA preparation checklist for foreign residents who need to check a stay-period extension through HiKorea or an immigration office.

Money and setup

KRW to VND, THB, PHP or IDR Currency ConverterConvert Korean won to Vietnamese đồng, Thai baht, Philippine peso or Indonesian rupiah with a dated reference rate and clear fee warning.Bank, Phone and Residence Card Setup Checklist in KoreaBuild a stage-based checklist for residence-card, Korean bank account, phone subscription and online identity-verification setup.Apostille, Notarization and Translated Documents in KoreaA Korea-focused guide to choosing between an apostille, authentication, notarization, and a translated document.How Foreigners Report an Address Change in KoreaA Korea-focused guide to preparing an address change report after moving within Korea.Korea Health Insurance Notices for Foreigners: How to RespondA practical guide to reading a National Health Insurance notice, checking the issue, and contacting NHIS.Lost Residence Card in Korea: What to DoA practical response guide for a foreign resident who has lost a Korean residence card.Korea National Pension Refund Checklist for ForeignersCheck the official National Pension Service rules, documents, and timing for a possible lump-sum refund before leaving Korea.How to Protect a Rental Deposit in Korea as a ForeignerA Korea-focused checklist for checking a lease, documenting move-out, and finding official dispute mediation if a deposit is delayed or disputed.

Checklists

First 30 Days in Korea Checklist for Foreign ResidentsBuild a private first-month checklist for a worker, student, spouse or family member, or other resident, with verified Korean official information links.Leaving Korea Checklist for Foreign ResidentsReview final salary, severance, pension, housing deposit, bank, phone, insurance, tax, immigration, and records before leaving Korea.

Find help

Which Korean Government Office Should I Contact?Choose a Korea life problem and find the likely responsible public office, official phone number, website, and documents to prepare before contacting it.Which Professional Do I Need in Korea?Compare free help, self-service, administrative agents, judicial scriveners, attorneys, translators and notaries for a task in Korea.Korean Official Mail Helper for Foreign ResidentsChoose the Korean institution shown on a letter and find key Korean words, dates to check, safe first steps, and verified official contacts.Free Legal Consultation Options for Foreigners in KoreaFind practical first steps for free or low-cost legal information, including Korea Legal Aid Corporation and immigration guidance.