Should I enroll in 4 Social Insurance as a foreign worker in Korea?
Get informed about the 4 types of social insurance available for foreign workers in Korea, including health insurance, national pension, employment insurance, and industrial accident compensation. Learn about eligibility, benefits, and the application process to ensure comprehensive coverage while working in Korea.
Here’s a quick guide on the four types of social insurance available for foreign workers in Korea:
- National Pension
- Mandatory for all foreign workers.
- Exemptions: Certain nationalities and visa types are not required to enroll.
- Exempt Countries: Georgia, South Africa, Nepal, East Timor, Maldives, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Belarus, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Eswatini, Armenia, Ethiopia, Iran, Egypt, Cambodia, Tonga, Pakistan, Fiji.
- Exempt Visa Types: Culture/Arts (D-1), Industrial Training (D-3), General Training (D-4), Religion (D-6), Family Visitor (F-1), Dependent (F-3), Other (G-1).
- Health Insurance
- Mandatory for all foreign workers.
- Employment Insurance
- Optional enrollment based on personal preference.
- Note: Visa holders of D-1 through D-6 and D-10 are not eligible to enroll.
- Workers’ Compensation Insurance
- Mandatory for all foreign workers.
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