Free tools

Free tools for living in Korea

Calculators and checklists to take the guesswork out of Korean housing, finances, and life admin.

Agent fee calculator

Check the legal maximum commission before you pay. Korean agent fees are capped by law. Takes 30 seconds.

Compare the true cost of jeonse and wolse based on your deposit, rent, and savings rate. See which saves you more.

Is your jeonse deposit safe? Check whether the building mortgage puts your deposit at risk before you sign.

Add up deposit, agent fee, moving truck, appliances, and setup costs. Know your total before you commit.

Enter your gross salary to see your Korean take-home pay after income tax, health insurance, and pension.

Calculate your monthly National Health Insurance premium based on employment type and income.

Compare rent costs across Seoul and Korea side by side. Pick two neighborhoods and see typical wolse and jeonse figures.

ARC registration, bank account, NHI enrollment, utilities, and everything else you need in your first weeks. Check items off as you go.

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.

Estimate your Korean severance (퇴직금) under the statutory 30-day formula. Base salary, allowances, bonus, years of service, and retirement tax.

Estimate your 연말정산 refund or extra tax. Compares the 19% flat rate and progressive brackets with dependents, rent, and medical deductions.