Free tools for living in Korea
Calculators and checklists to take the guesswork out of Korean housing, finances, and life admin.
FinancesBenefits checker (what can I claim in Korea?)
Tell us your visa, income, housing, and family situation. We list the Korean benefits you may be eligible to claim: pension refunds, EPS departure insurance, rent tax credit, and more. Free, anonymous, primary-source verified.
JobsKorean resume (이력서) builder
Generate a Korean-format resume with the fields employers actually expect: photo placeholder, visa status, TOPIK level, Korean and English name. Live preview, print to PDF.
HousingAgent fee calculator
Check the legal maximum commission before you pay. Korean agent fees are capped by law. Takes 30 seconds.
HousingJeonse vs. Wolse calculator
Compare the true cost of jeonse and wolse based on your deposit, rent, and savings rate. See which saves you more.
HousingDeposit safety checker
Is your jeonse deposit safe? Check whether the building mortgage puts your deposit at risk before you sign.
HousingMove-in cost estimator
Add up deposit, agent fee, moving truck, appliances, and setup costs. Know your total before you commit.
FinancesNet pay calculator
Enter your gross salary to see your Korean take-home pay after income tax, health insurance, and pension.
FinancesNHI contribution estimator
Calculate your monthly National Health Insurance premium based on employment type and income.
HousingNeighborhood rent comparison
Compare rent costs across Seoul and Korea side by side. Pick two neighborhoods and see typical wolse and jeonse figures.
Life adminKorea arrival checklist
ARC registration, bank account, NHI enrollment, utilities, and everything else you need in your first weeks. Check items off as you go.
VisasKorea visa finder
Answer a few questions to see the Korean visa category that fits your situation. Covers E-9, E-7, F-2, F-4, F-6, and more.
VisasE-7 visa eligibility checker
Check whether you qualify for Korea's E-7 specialty work visa. Covers all four sub-types with 2026 salary thresholds, ministry recommendation flags, and the K-Point calculator for E-9 conversion.
FinancesSeverance pay calculator
Estimate your Korean severance (퇴직금) under the statutory 30-day formula. Base salary, allowances, bonus, years of service, and retirement tax.
FinancesYear-end tax settlement estimator
Estimate your 연말정산 refund or extra tax. Compares the 19% flat rate and progressive brackets with dependents, rent, and medical deductions.
FinancesPension refund estimator (NPS 반환일시금)
Check if you qualify for a Korean National Pension lump-sum refund on departure, then estimate how much you'll get back. Covers E-8/E-9/H-2 visa-route eligibility plus 24 bilateral treaty countries and reciprocity rules.
FinancesCost of living calculator
Estimate your monthly burn in Korea by neighborhood, unit type, lifestyle tier, and household size. Rent, utilities, food, transport, insurance — line by line.
VisasF-5 permanent residency readiness checker
Find out if you qualify for Korean permanent residency. Covers the 4 most common F-5 pathways and tells you exactly what's missing. Income tied to current GNI.
FamilyChild benefit eligibility checker
Find out which Korean child benefits your family qualifies for: 아동수당, 부모급여, 보육료, 양육수당, 국민행복카드, district 출산장려금. Rules verified against gov sources, April 2026.
KoreanHangul Daily
A new Korean word every day. Practical vocabulary every foreign resident actually encounters: housing, transit, banking, healthcare, food. Solve it in six guesses.
TOPIKTOPIK 2026 schedule and tracker
Live countdown to every TOPIK sitting in Korea. PBT, IBT, and Speaking dates with registration windows and results dates. Source: NIIED.
TOPIKTOPIK outcomes calculator
Enter your TOPIK level or composite score and see exactly what it unlocks: F-2-7 visa points, university admission, jobs, scholarships, F-4 residence period.
TOPIKTOPIK study plan generator
Pick your starting level, target level, and a 2026 sitting. Get weeks available, weekly study hours, milestone phases, and a realism check.