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Awesome Living in Korea

An open-source resource list for foreign residents in Korea, maintained by Seoulstart on GitHub.

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What is Awesome Living in Korea?

Awesome Living in Korea is Seoulstart's open-source list of the government portals, community hubs, everyday apps, and practical guides foreign residents in Korea actually use. The GitHub repo is designed for quick reference and community contributions. The Seoulstart guide version is designed for readers who want the same resources explained in plain language.

Use the repo when you want a scannable list. Use the Seoulstart guide when you want context, warnings, and everyday tradeoffs. Both point back to the same practical goal: helping foreign residents handle life in Korea without guessing from stale forum threads.

What the list covers

Arrival and first 90 days

Visas and work rights

Housing and lease safety

Money, banking, and taxes

Healthcare and NHIS

Family life

Korean language and KIIP

Communities and everyday apps

Pets

Leaving Korea