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Korea, Rep.Seoul · Korean

Population 51,684,564 · Currency South Korean won · GDP/cap $36,227

Korea, Rep. hosts 2 covered cities. Median broadband 154 Mbps; remote-work visa: Digital-nomad (Workcation) visa (piloted from 2024). Sources per item (World Bank/UNDP/open data & public estimates), updated 2026-10-03.

Peace index

#36IEP 2024 · 1.634
Source: IEP Global Peace Index (hand snapshot)

HDI

0.929
Source: UNDP HDR (hand snapshot)

CPI

63/100
Source: Transparency International (hand snapshot)

Quality of life

—
Source: public statistical estimate · QoL index

Top tax rate

45% top rate
Source: hand snapshot · consult a tax professional

Snapshot date

2026-10-03
Per-field sources on the methodology page

FAQ

Do Chinese passport holders need a visa for Korea, Rep.?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are required to obtain a visa (Jeju Island visa-free 30 days for China; mainland requires a visa in advance). Verify with official channels.

Does Korea, Rep. offer a digital nomad visa?

Digital-nomad (Workcation) visa (piloted from 2024); digital-nomad friendliness: not documented.

How fast is the internet in Korea, Rep.?

Median fixed broadband is ~154 Mbps (public statistical estimate).

Is Korea, Rep. safe?

Global Peace Index rank #36 (IEP 2024).

Covered cities (3)

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