Updated Oct 3, 2026
The True Cost of Hiring an Employee in Korea (2026)
What a Korean hire really costs in 2026: the employer's share of the four social insurances, severance accrual and bonuses, with a full worked example at KRW 4 million a month.
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Hiring in Korea, explained
Short, practical articles for founders and HR teams hiring Korean talent — with current numbers and sources.
Updated Oct 3, 2026
EOR vs. Setting Up an Entity in Korea: Which Is Right for You?
Employer of Record or your own Korean company? A 2026 comparison of speed, cost, control, visas and compliance risk, with clear rules for when to choose each.
Updated Oct 3, 2026
Hiring a Designer in Korea: Rates, Portfolios & Process
Where to find Korean UX, product and graphic designers, how to review their portfolios, what they cost in 2026, and when to hire freelance or full-time.
Updated Oct 3, 2026
How to Hire Remote Workers in Korea: A Compliance Checklist
A 2026 compliance checklist for foreign companies hiring remote workers in Korea: classification, hiring model, pay and insurance, working time, IP, personal data and time zones.
Updated Oct 3, 2026
How to Hire a Software Developer in Korea (2026 Guide)
How to hire a software developer in Korea in 2026: sourcing channels, verified salary benchmarks, screening, employment rules, statutory costs and a realistic timeline.
Updated Oct 3, 2026
Korea Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027: What Employers Must Pay
Korea's minimum wage is KRW 10,320 an hour in 2026 and rises to KRW 10,700 on 1 January 2027. What counts toward it, the penalties, and the real monthly cost of a minimum-wage hire.
Updated Oct 3, 2026
Korean Employment Contracts: A Guide for Foreign Employers
What a Korean employment contract must contain, how probation and the two-year fixed-term limit work, the 2026 rules on fixed overtime pay, and how lawful termination works.
Updated Oct 3, 2026
Onboarding Korean Employees: A Practical 30-Day Plan
A week-by-week plan for a Korean hire's first 30 days, from the written contract and social insurance filings to statutory training, cultural integration and the 30-day review.
Updated Oct 3, 2026
Running Payroll for Korean Employees as a Foreign Company
How foreign employers run compliant Korean payroll in 2026: the monthly cycle, withholding and the four insurances, payslips, year-end settlement, tougher penalties for late pay, and in-house vs. EOR options.
Updated Oct 3, 2026
Severance Pay in Korea (퇴직금): A 2026 Guide for Employers
What foreign employers need to know about Korean severance pay (퇴직금): who qualifies, the 30-days-per-year formula with a worked example, DB and DC pensions, the 14-day rule and the tougher 2026 penalties.
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