Official Resources for Foreigners in Korea
These are official, free resources published by each organization. Ko-START has curated and linked them for foreign residents — we are not affiliated with, nor do we act on behalf of, these organizations.
Education
社会統合プログラム(KIIP)
The official site to apply for KIIP (Korean language & society education for immigrants), early-adaptation, and international-marriage guidance programs. Site is provided in Korean.
Life & Welfare
国民健康保険 — 外国人加入案内
Eligibility, contributions, and benefits of health insurance for foreigners, plus health-checkup forms in 14 languages. Languages: Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese.
雇用許可制(EPS) — 外国人労働者案内
Official EPS guidance on foreign workers' rights and duties, the 4 major social insurances, pre-employment training, and return support. Available in 18 languages.
Settlement & Admin
ハイコリア — 出入国・滞在案内
The official government portal for visa, stay (체류), and re-entry procedures, with residence-status guides. Languages: Korean, English, Chinese.
ダヌリ — 多文化家族・外国人の生活情報
The official portal of Korean-living information and counseling (Danuri Call Center 1577-1366) for multicultural families and foreigners. Available in 13 languages.
ソウル外国人ポータル — ソウル生活案内
The official Seoul portal for living guides, multilingual counseling, jobs, and education/culture programs for foreign residents. Languages: Korean, English, Chinese and more.
Travel & Culture
韓国観光地図
Official tourist map of Korea's major destinations at a glance.
韓国観光ガイドブック
The official all-in-one guidebook covering the essentials of traveling in Korea.
韓国デイリーケーション ミニブック
A web book of ideas for enjoying Korea like a local, day to day.
韓国路地裏旅行
A local-travel guide to the hidden charm of Korea's alleyways.
韓国都市再生の旅
Themed travel through Korea's regenerated and reimagined urban spaces.
韓国観光レジャースポーツ
A guide to leisure, activities and sports tourism across Korea.
Pilgrimage to Beautiful Korean Architecture
A themed journey through Korea's most beautiful architecture.
韓国のユネスコ世界遺産
An official guide to Korea's UNESCO World Heritage sites.
韓国観光写真集
An official photo book showcasing Korea's tourist attractions.
韓国の四季 観光地写真集
A photo book of Korea's tourist destinations across all four seasons.
Source: each publishing organization (e.g., Korea Tourism Organization). Links point to each organization's public materials. Ko-START does not copy or redistribute the materials; copyright belongs to the publishers. Links and content may change at the organizations' discretion.