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If you’re wondering how to navigate the challenges of life abroad, you’re not alone. Join InterNations and connect with a community of like-minded expats in South Korea! You’ll find many ways to network, socialize, and make new international friends.

Don’t miss a variety of welcoming online and in-person events. Join groups to pursue your hobbies — from sports to music, there’s something for everyone With InterNations, you’ll quickly feel at home wherever life takes you.

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InterNations – Uniting Irish living in South Korea

Would you like to get in touch with other Irish in South Korea? Are you in need of help and advice from your Irish compatriots? Or would you like to join other Irish expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the urban sprawl of Gyeonggi?

Whether you have settled as an expat in South Korea or are still living in Ireland and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations South Korea offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Irish expats in South Korea, coming from all corners of Ireland - from Cork, over Dublin to Limerick.

Irish expats moving to South Korea: Your questions answered

If you’re a new or soon-to-be expat in South Korea, you probably aren’t quite sure yet what it will be like. That’s why we gathered the answers to some key questions you may have about life in South Korea. If you want to ask more specific questions — or even share your own tips — join InterNations! You’ll be part of a community of new and experienced expats who love to help each other out.

What are the most common nationalities in South Korea? As an expat in South Korea, you'll meet people from many different cultures (especially if you're an InterNations member!) The top nationalities in the InterNations Communities in South Korea currently are:

  • Americans
  • Canadians
  • British
  • Indians

Which cities are most popular among expats in South Korea? Some cities attract more expats than others. These are the cities with the largest expat communities in South Korea:

  • Seoul
  • Busan
  • Incheon

How much rent do expats pay in South Korea? Your personal situation plays a role here. Single expats spend on average 495 USD on their accommodation per month, while expat families spend around 1.455 USD. And of course, rents can also vary greatly depending on the location and city within South Korea.

To give you an idea of what to expect, here are some rent averages for the most popular cities in South Korea.

Average rent in Seoul

  • Single expats: 811 USD
  • Expat families: 2.645 USD

Average rent in Busan

  • Single expats: 550 USD
  • Expat families: 1.200 USD

Average rent in Incheon

  • Single expats: 278 USD
  • Expat families: 1.213 USD

How safe is South Korea? You may be wondering about safety. In general people perceive their personal safety situation in South Korea as very safe. People rate the risk of falling victim to petty crime (such as pickpocketing or minor theft) as very low. They consider the chance of being the victim of violent crime (including mugging) very low. And, they rate confidence in the police force and related local authorities as very high.

How safe is South Korea for women? Female expats rated the safety situation in South Korea as very safe. This is based on the feedback of expat women living in South Korea (rather than actual crime statistics). So obviously this can be highly subjective and depends on factors such as where people live.

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    From Ireland, living in Seoul
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    From Ireland, living in Seoul
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    From Ireland, living in Seoul
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    From Ireland, living in Seoul
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    From Ireland, living in Seoul

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  • March 23rd Internations
    8 replies
    Mar 24, 3:47 AM
    Community member

    Thanks, cant wait.. all this Korean Dramas iam watching made me fall in love with Seoul and Esp late nite Soju and BBQ :)

  • Help english Schools Seoul
    2 replies
    Nov 27, 4:18 PM
    Community member

    Hi William, James has captured the school system here in Seoul very well. I would worry about using the Hag won schools as teachers are often not certified or trained as educators. There are a large …

  • New to South Korea
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    Jan 29, 3:40 AM
    Community member

    Hello, thank you very much for your comment. That is very useful to know as I was considering working in South Korea for the last two years, but I haven't quite taken the plunge. Many …

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Find Tips and Advice on South Korea from Irish Expats

Of course, expat living in South Korea is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Irish is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the South Korean way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Irish in South Korea, residing in Seoul, Busan, Incheon and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Irish in Seoul.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Irish food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the South Korean InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Ireland in South Korea.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our South Korea Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get Irish stew in Busan.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for South Korea to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Irish embassy.

From the urban sprawl of Gyeonggi to such popular nature places as Boseong Tea Field, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Irish expats in South Korea.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Irish in South Korea

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in South Korea. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional South Korean kimchi, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Seoul’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see Korea's honeymoon island of Jeju as well as other beautiful landmarks in South Korea.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Ireland and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Dia duit from our Irish living in South Korea!