Doing Business
in Korea

South Korea is a preferred destination for professionals seeking a thriving job market, upscale workplaces, and a high quality of life. If you want to work in the field of teaching, IT, engineering, or entertainment, South Korea has a number of different visa options available to suit your specific needs. Knowing the most suitable visa options helps you select the one that matches your qualifications, position, and long-term objectives.  This guide explains the most common an

While South Korea is highly welcoming to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the process of obtaining your official business license—the Business Registration Certificate (사업자등록증, Sa-eop-ja Deung-rok-jeung )—involves a clear, multi-step legal procedure. This guide breaks down the essential steps, required documents, and critical considerations for foreign nationals looking to establish their legal presence and begin commercial operations in Korea. 1. Laying the Foundation: Pre-R

Before beginning a business relationship, signing a contract, or investing in a company, it is necessary to know who you are dealing with.  Frauds, counterfeit businesses, and deceptive claims are more prevalent than ever in the modern world. Most individuals have ended up losing money or getting into legal problems due to the fact that they had trusted a company without checking its credentials. That is why a background check of the company is necessary before making an inve

South Korea has established its reputation as one of the top landscapes for business investments on a global scale. If you are looking to...

Are you looking to work in South Korea? You are highly recommended to get an E-7 Visa. It is designed for foreign professionals who want...

Whether you're planning a vacation, study program, or work opportunity, the first step before packing your bags is to apply for a Korea...

The investor visa South Korea program—formally known as the South Korea D8 visa—is the country’s primary pathway for foreign investors...

Moving your company to a new country or expanding into foreign markets requires plenty of preparation, especially when finding the...

Have you ever thought about starting a business of your very own, where you are the only owner?  That’s exactly what a single-shareholder...

Looking to expand your business operations to South Korea?  Whether you are attending meetings, conferences, or exploring business...

The role of the CEO is crucial for any organization. They are responsible for making decisions that impact the business's bottom line....

South Korea boasts a quite bustling culinary scene, beckoning people from around the globe for the unforgettable dining experience....

Are you looking to establish a business in South Korea as a foreigner? Well, establishing a business in South Korea or any other nation...

Not all businesses have enough staff or budget to handle essential functions such as accounting, IT, sales, and customer support. If you are one of them, you can outsource those tasks to a third-party service provider known as BPO. They are generally a B2B (business to business) services provider who saves you time and money by doing your backend and essential tasks on your behalf. In this blog, we will walk through the key benefits of BPO, tasks to be handed over to BPO, cha

What is the procedure under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act when a foreign-invested company carries out capital increase without...

All Industries In July 2023, Korea's industrial activity remained on track of a gradual recovery, with the decline in industrial...

Foreign Direct Investment U.S. Corning to invest USD 1.5 bn to build production facility in Korea Corning Inc., the world’s top manufacturer of specialty glass for displays, will invest USD 1.5 billion to build a new production facility in Asan, South Chungcheong Province. The investment involves building the world’s first integrated supply chain for bendable glass for cell phones, according to Corning Chief Executive Officer Wendell Weeks. The investment will be made ove

Global Semiconductor Market and Outlook of Korea’s Semiconductor Exports Since the 1980s, the semiconductor industry has continued to...

The Dynamic and economically robust business environment of South Korea has lured many foreign investors. Foreigners come to establish...

All Industries In June 2023, Korea's industrial activities grew for two consecutive months, with all industrial production, retail sales,...