The Seoulstart Directory

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English-speaking healthcare, communities, and agents.

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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.

Contact us at hello@seoulstart.com