Republic of Korea

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Permit figures: not published yet.

At a glance

CapitalSeoulSource, checked
CurrencyKRWSource, checked
Time zoneUTC+9 (Asia/Seoul)Source, checked
Distance from Manila2 617 kmComputed from the coordinates
Population51.7 millionSource, checked
Official languagesKoreanSource, checked
GDP per personUSD 63 125 at purchasing powerSource, checked
Unemployment rate2.7%Source, checked
Average wageUSD 4 525 a month, at purchasing powerSource, checked
Minimum wageKRW 2 060 740 a monthSource, checked
Tax on an average wagenot sourced yet
Health coverage index88 of 100Source, checked
Average temperature13 °CSource, checked
Warmest month27 °C in AugSource, checked
Coldest month-2 °C in JanSource, checked
Happiness rank67 of 147Source, checked
Happiness score6.04Source, checked
English proficiencyModerate (522)Source, checked
Rent, one bedroom in the capitalnot sourced yet
Cost of living, one personnot sourced yet
Health insuranceNHI compulsory for full-time employees at 7.19% of wages (split 50/50 employer-employee) for 2026; NHI also compulsory for international students on D-2/D-4 visas since 1 March 2021, subject to a temporary reduction scheduleSource, checked
Homicide rate0.5 per 100,000Source, checked
Residents born abroad3.5%Source, checked
Usual weekly hours38.5 hoursSource, checked
Paid leave15 daysSource, checked
Public holidays20 daysSource, checked
Internet speednot sourced yet
EU membernoSource, checked
Schengen membernoSource, checked
Dual citizenshipnot sourced yet
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