The new F-1-D digital-nomad visa, the seven coworking spaces actually worth a day-pass, and the long-stay logistics — bank, internet, transit, taxes — that catch people on month three.
Allows you to live in Korea while working remotely for a non-Korean employer / clients.
Up to 2 years (1-year initial + 1-year extension).
Foreign nationals working remotely for an overseas employer, with documented income ≥ 2× Korea's per-capita GNI — ₩104,832,000 for 2026 (2 × the 2025 GNI of ₩52,416,000). The threshold is recalculated every year, so confirm the current figure.
Korean embassy / consulate before traveling — or change status from B-2 within Korea after 30 days at Hi Korea immigration.
KRW 130,000–250,000 depending on consulate.
Three WeWorks in Gangnam alone; biggest in Yeoksam. Same key card across all.
Younger crowd, walk to Hongdae nightlife.
Cheapest large-chain. Multiple Seoul branches.
Coffee-shop-coworking hybrid; English-friendly Itaewon location.
Creative-class neighborhood. Use SeoulTrip concierge to communicate with staff.
Work from a beach view; one of two solid Busan options.
Many DN groups rent a Jeju house + use this as the office.
Toss Bank now offers accounts to F-series visa holders with ARC + passport. Online sign-up, English UI, no branch visit.
KT, SKB, LG U+ all offer 1 Gbps fiber. Install in 1–3 days. English customer service: 080-100-1234 (LG U+).
₩62,000/month for unlimited Seoul subway + bus, or ₩65,000 with Ttareungyi bike share.
After 90 days, switch from short-term USIM to a SKT/KT/LG MVNO with unlimited data for ~₩35–55k/month.
Long-stay foreigners almost always do 월세 (monthly rent + deposit ₩10M–50M). Avoid jeonse — Korean rental scheme that needs large deposits.
For 1–6 month stays, furnished serviced apartments around ₩1.5M–3M/month including utilities.
After 6 months residence, foreign residents are auto-enrolled in National Health Insurance (NHI) — approx ₩100–250k/month based on income.
F-1-D holders pay no Korean tax on overseas income. Confirm dual-tax treaty with your country.