Korea Guide: study, work and life in Korea

Koreashop24 connects overseas buyers with Korean manufacturers. Many of our partners also ask about studying or working in Korea, so we collected the official places to start.

Koreashop24 does not recruit workers or students, does not place people in jobs or schools, and does not handle visas. This page only points to official government sites. Rules change, so always check the latest information there. Be careful with anyone who asks for money in return for a job or a visa in Korea.

Study in Korea

Study in Korea ↗Official portal for international students: universities, admissions and the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS).
TOPIK ↗Test of Proficiency in Korean: test dates and registration. Many schools and jobs ask for a TOPIK level.
King Sejong Institute ↗Learn Korean at a King Sejong Institute near you or online.

Work in Korea

KOTRA Contact Korea ↗Government trade agency programme that introduces foreign professionals (engineering, IT, science) to Korean companies.
EPS — Employment Permit System ↗For general workers. Hiring goes through agreements between the Korean government and your country's government.

Visas and stay

Korea Visa Portal ↗Visa types (study, work, business), requirements and e-visa applications.
HiKorea ↗Immigration services for people already in Korea: residence card, extensions, office reservations.
Immigration Contact Center 1345 ↗Phone help in many languages: dial 1345 in Korea, +82-1345 from abroad.

Life in Korea

VISITKOREA ↗Official travel guide: cities, transport, food and festivals.
Danuri ↗Government guide to daily life in Korea for foreign residents and families, in many languages.
Korea.net ↗Official news and basic facts about Korea.

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Links checked: November 2026