Answers checked and written by the Verihood team.
What should I do in my first weeks after moving to Korea?
How do I get a phone plan in Korea, with or without an ARC?
How do I open a bank account as a foreigner?
Why can't I sign up for Korean apps, and how do I pass identity verification?
Can I use my foreign card and mobile payments in Korea?
What is a personal customs code, and how do I order from overseas?
How do I send money abroad or receive money from home?
How do trash, recycling and food waste work in Korea?
Which transit card or discount pass should I use in Korea?
I sent money to the wrong bank account. Can I get it back?
Where can I learn Korean, including free classes?
How do people meet others and make friends in Korea?
How do I bring my dog or cat to Korea?
How do I apply for a Residence Card (ARC)?
How and when do I extend my stay in Korea?
I moved. Do I have to report my new address?
Do I have to join National Health Insurance, and why is it so expensive?
What happens to my health insurance when I leave Korea or travel?
How do taxes work for foreign workers in Korea?
Can I get my National Pension contributions back when I leave Korea?
Can I exchange my foreign driver's license for a Korean one?
I got a new passport. What do I need to report in Korea?
Which visa lets me stay in Korea long term, and where can I ask?
How do I get a criminal record check or apostille for Korean paperwork?
Where can I get free legal help as a foreigner (scams, disputes, fines)?
How do foreigners find an apartment in Korea, and what do agents charge?
Where can I stay for my first one to three months?
How do I protect my deposit before signing a lease?
My lease is ending. How do I get my deposit back?
Can my landlord raise the rent or make me leave when the lease ends?
Who pays for repairs, mold or a broken boiler?
How do I find a doctor who speaks English?
Clinic or hospital? Where should I go for which problem?
How much does the dentist cost, and what does insurance cover?
Where can I get counseling or psychiatric care in English?
How do pharmacies work, and can I find my usual medicine?
Can I bring my prescription medication into Korea?
How do I find an OB-GYN, and what pregnancy support can foreigners get?
How do I get a health check-up in Korea?
Can I work part-time or tutor on my visa?
My employer didn't pay my wages or severance. Where do I get help?
Can foreigners get unemployment benefits in Korea?
How do I find a job in Korea that isn't teaching English?
What should I check in an English teaching contract before signing?
How do I find a hair salon that speaks English or knows my hair type?
I prepaid for skin clinic treatments. Can I get a refund?
A salon or nail shop overcharged me or won't refund my membership. What now?