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K-Buddy is not just a service — it's your first local friend. Whether you're navigating visa paperwork, finding safe housing, or looking for a job, we guide you with clarity, trust, and real solutions.

How to Rent a Room in South Korea & Other Essential Guides

Based on real experiences from foreigners in South Korea, we provide step-by-step guides for:

🛂 Complex Visa and Work Permit Regulations

Navigate Korea's intricate visa conditions and work eligibility rules with clarity and confidence.

💸 Financial Strain and Employment Limits

Understand legal job options, working hours, and practical tips to relieve financial pressure while studying.

Visa and Work Permits Guide
Housing Guide

🏠 Housing Challenges

Get help finding secure housing, understanding lease agreements, and communicating with landlords.

🏥 Accessing Healthcare

Simplify the Korean healthcare system and find English-speaking support when you need it most.

🈳 Language Barriers in Daily Life

Learn essential Korean phrases and cultural habits to navigate daily life with ease.

🧠 Mental Health Support

Find confidential, culturally aware counseling options when life abroad gets overwhelming.

Language and Culture Guide

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Why We Exist

Mission

To be the go-to buddy for foreigners in Korea — helping you find trusted answers, real help, and a sense of belonging.

Vision

A world where anyone can land in Korea and feel at home — supported, understood, and empowered from day one.

K-Buddy helps international students and foreigners in Korea with visa extensions, part-time job regulations, housing issues, healthcare access, and cultural adaptation. Get step-by-step guides for living in Korea, from finding accommodation in Seoul to understanding Korean immigration rules.