Moving to South Korea from Aruba

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Aruba to South Korea — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Aruba to South Korea, and you’d need to navigate life in Korean.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Aruba to South Korea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
KR
0.5

South Korea performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.1t
KR
11.4t

Aruba performs better than South Korea across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AW
17.7
KR
45.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
KR
98.0%

South Korea performs significantly better than Aruba across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
KR
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
KR
$50,600

South Korea performs significantly better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
KR
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
KR
2.9

South Korea generally does better on family life, though Aruba leads in education spending.

Data: Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba and South Korea. To live, work, or study long-term in South Korea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check South Korea's immigration authority.

South Korea passport

South Korea passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
South Korea passport holders can enter Aruba without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from South Korea?

Internet is rarely the blocker — South Korea has 45.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is South Korea safe for expats?

South Korea performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in South Korea is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in South Korea?

The official language in South Korea is Korean. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW KR
Population 122,320 51,844,834
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) South Korean Won (₩)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Korean
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +82
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112