Living in Korea as a Student: Contracts, Rights, Laws
21 Jan 2026, 00:00 Z
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Q: “I’m moving to Korea - where do I find reliable legal/living guidance without doomscrolling forums?”
A: Start with official pages that are written for international students. Then use them like a checklist: what to verify, what to ask your school, and what not to assume. This guide links the key official starting points and turns them into a practical workflow.
TL;DR
- Official “Legal Information for Living” page (start here): studyinkorea.go.kr
- The page links to an official legal information portal (Easy Law): easylaw.go.kr
- For in-country residence/stay procedures baseline: studyinkorea.go.kr
Status: Last reviewed 2026-01-21. This is a planning guide, not legal advice. If you’re facing a real legal dispute or risk, seek qualified help. Use official pages to verify information before acting.
1) What “living law” means in practice (no jargon)
For students, “living law” questions usually show up as:
- “Is this contract normal?”
- “What happens if I move addresses?”
- “What do I need to report or register?”
- “Who do I call when I’m unsure?”
The goal isn’t to become a lawyer. The goal is to stop relying on hearsay when the stakes are high.
2) Your official starting point (Study in Korea)
Start here:
That page is explicitly framed as legal information for international students in Korea and points you to official channels (including a legal information portal and official contact routes).
It also states that legislation for international students generally pertains to:
- immigration,
- domestic residence,
- academic matters,
- daily life.
So it’s a good “anchor page” to keep bookmarked.
3) Use the linked legal portal for deeper reading (when you need details)
The Study in Korea page links out to the Easy Law portal:
