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
社会统合项目(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
国民健康保险 — 外国人加入指南
Eligibility, contributions, and benefits of health insurance for foreigners, plus health-checkup forms in 14 languages. Languages: Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese.
雇佣许可制(EPS) — 外国劳动者指南
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 — 出入境·停留综合指南
The official government portal for visa, stay (체류), and re-entry procedures, with residence-status guides. Languages: Korean, English, Chinese.
Danuri — 多文化家庭·外国人生活信息
The official portal of Korean-living information and counseling (Danuri Call Center 1577-1366) for multicultural families and foreigners. Available in 13 languages.
首尔外国人门户 — 首尔生活指南
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
韩国旅游地图
Official tourist map of Korea's major destinations at a glance.
韩国旅游指南
The official all-in-one guidebook covering the essentials of traveling in Korea.
韩国日常度假迷你手册
A web book of ideas for enjoying Korea like a local, day to day.
韩国小巷之旅
A local-travel guide to the hidden charm of Korea's alleyways.
韩国城市再生之旅
Themed travel through Korea's regenerated and reimagined urban spaces.
韩国休闲运动旅游
A guide to leisure, activities and sports tourism across Korea.
韩国建筑巡礼
A themed journey through Korea's most beautiful architecture.
韩国的联合国教科文组织世界遗产
An official guide to Korea's UNESCO World Heritage sites.
韩国旅游画册
An official photo book showcasing Korea's tourist attractions.
韩国四季景点摄影集
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.