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
Korea Immigration & Integration Program (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
National Health Insurance — Guidance for Foreigners
Eligibility, contributions, and benefits of health insurance for foreigners, plus health-checkup forms in 14 languages. Languages: Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese.
Employment Permit System (EPS) — For Foreign Workers
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
HiKorea — Immigration & Stay Portal
The official government portal for visa, stay (체류), and re-entry procedures, with residence-status guides. Languages: Korean, English, Chinese.
Danuri — Living Information for Multicultural Families
The official portal of Korean-living information and counseling (Danuri Call Center 1577-1366) for multicultural families and foreigners. Available in 13 languages.
Seoul Foreigner Portal — Living in Seoul
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
Korea Tourist Map
Official tourist map of Korea's major destinations at a glance.
Korea Tour Guidebook
The official all-in-one guidebook covering the essentials of traveling in Korea.
Korea Dailycation Mini Book
A web book of ideas for enjoying Korea like a local, day to day.
Korea Alley Travel
A local-travel guide to the hidden charm of Korea's alleyways.
Korea Urban Regeneration Travel
Themed travel through Korea's regenerated and reimagined urban spaces.
Korea Leisure Sports
A guide to leisure, activities and sports tourism across Korea.
Pilgrimage to Beautiful Korean Architecture
A themed journey through Korea's most beautiful architecture.
Korea's UNESCO World Heritage
An official guide to Korea's UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Korea Tourism Photo Book
An official photo book showcasing Korea's tourist attractions.
Korea Four Seasons Photo Book
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.