The Seoulstart Directory

Curated, hand-verified listings of English-speaking services for foreign residents in Korea. Healthcare providers, communities, agents, and more.

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Curated by Seoulstart

Every listing is researched and verified by the Seoulstart team. We only list providers we can confirm offer English-language services. No paid placement in the current directory, every listing earns its spot.

Healthcare providers

19 providers listed

English-speaking hospitals, clinics, dentists, and 24/7 hotlines

International clinics at 5 major Seoul hospitals
English-speaking options in Busan, Daegu, Jeju, Incheon
24/7 English health hotline (1339)

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Mental health and counseling

15 listed

English-speaking therapists, psychiatrists, free counseling, and crisis lines

Licensure and languages noted on every listing
Counselors vs prescribing psychiatrists, explained
Free counseling + multilingual crisis lines

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Korean language schools

17 schools listed

University 어학당 and private schools: formats, costs, D-4 visa support, TOPIK prep

University institutes (Yonsei, Sogang, SNU, Korea Univ, and more)
D-4 student visa support flagged per school
TOPIK preparation options marked

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Halal and Muslim-friendly

27 places listed

KMF-certified restaurants, halal grocery marts, mosques, and prayer rooms

KMF certification tier marked on every restaurant
Mosques and prayer rooms nationwide, by city
Resident angle: Ansan factory belt, not just Itaewon

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Communities in Korea

39 communities listed

Facebook groups, meetups, chambers, national clubs, and support resources

200,000+ combined Facebook group members
Chambers of commerce and national clubs open to non-members
LGBTQ+, families, women, and digital nomad groups

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Lawyers and legal

13 listed

English-speaking lawyers and free legal aid for immigration, labor, family, and criminal

Korean-licensed attorney confirmed on every firm
Free government legal aid listed first (1345, KLAC)
Immigration, labor, family, and criminal

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Government support centers

15 centers listed

Free Korean classes, counseling, visa help, and legal and labor consultations

Free services most residents never use
Seoul Global Center + city centers nationwide
Free legal and labor consultations

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Immigration offices and embassies

28 listed

Korean immigration offices (출입국) by region, plus key embassies

Immigration offices by region + jurisdiction
HiKorea reservation guidance (1345)
Embassies for the largest communities

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Foreign grocery stores

12 stores listed

Where to buy home-country food: South Asian, Southeast Asian, Russian, Western, and more

Grouped by region of origin
Seoul, Ansan, Incheon, and Busan
Online shops that ship nationwide

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English-speaking vets

8 clinics listed

English-friendly animal hospitals, 24/7 emergency care, and pet-export paperwork

24/7 emergency hospitals flagged
Exotic-pet and pet-export specialists
Seoul, Busan, and Pyeongtaek

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Is your service missing?

We are building the directory carefully before opening listings to the public. If you provide English-language services to foreign residents in Korea, get in touch.