Awesome Living in Korea
An open-source resource list for foreign residents in Korea, maintained by Seoulstart on GitHub.
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
Frequently asked questions
Who is Awesome Living in Korea for?
Foreign residents in Korea at any stage, from your first week to long-term residents: visas, housing, healthcare, banking, taxes, work, and family life. If you are visiting rather than living here, see Awesome Korea Travel instead.
Do I need an Alien Registration Card (외국인등록증) for these services?
Many of them do. Opening a bank account, getting a phone plan, or joining National Health Insurance all need an Alien Registration Card (외국인등록증). The list covers how to get one and what you can set up before it arrives.
Is Awesome Living in Korea free to use?
Yes. It is open source under the CC BY 4.0 license, so you can fork, translate, or reuse it as long as you credit the source. Suggestions and additions are welcome through pull requests on GitHub.
Canonical links
Seoulstart guide version
https://seoulstart.com/guides/top-websites-for-foreigners-in-korea