Cost of preparing to enter Korea
USD 7,000 - 9,000환율 조회 중…
For work or studyComing to KoreaWhere do you begin?
Start with the cost of your plans
Approximately 80% of foreigners
pay at least twice the necessary cost.
Fees requested by agencies
USD 12,000 - 15,000환율 조회 중…
Cost ratio0.0×Approx. · midpoints
The percentage and USD amounts are retained from the existing website; their reference date and calculation basis have not been verified.These are not a current quote or guaranteed amount; actual costs vary by purpose, institution, exchange rate and service scope.
Why can the costs become so high?
A lack of clear information makes it difficultto understand the actual costs and what to prepare.
A cycle that can repeat
Lack of information
Uncertainty about what to prepare makes the first step difficult.
Reliance on agencies
Without clear information, services and fees are harder to compare.
Costs and obstacles
Unexpected costs can add pressure when settling into life in Korea.
Settling in Korea can bring many challenges.Limited information can increase reliance on agenciesand lead to a cycle of growing fee burdens.
Beyond arrival: employment and settlement
Preparation should address financial pressures and information gaps.
Graduates in the analysis
Employed graduates
Employment rate, excluding departures
Ministry of Justice analysis of international students from 2019–2025. The 34.3% rate excludes graduates who left Korea; it is not calculated using all graduates as the denominator.
Source: Korea.net government report · 7 September 2026