Moving to South Korea from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Liechtenstein to South Korea, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
2

people moved from Liechtenstein to South Korea · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to South Korea?

Top countries of origin for South Korea's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
KR
0.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LI
$9,795
KR
$5,081

South Korea performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LI
50.0
KR
47.8
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

LI
98.3%
KR
97.9%

Liechtenstein performs better than South Korea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LI
2.4%
KR
2.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$220,167
KR
$36,227

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LI
84.2 yrs
KR
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
KR
2.3

South Korea generally does better on family life, though Liechtenstein leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2011–2022), Ministry of Finance (2016), National Tax Service, South Korea (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liechtenstein 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.

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting South Korea

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Liechtenstein passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter South Korea.
South Korea passport

South Korea passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Free
South Korea passport holders can enter Liechtenstein 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 47.8 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 Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in South Korea is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

How is healthcare in South Korea compared to Liechtenstein?

South Korea performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in South Korea?

The official language in South Korea is Korean. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI KR
Population 41,024 51,684,564
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) South Korean Won (₩)
Languages German Korean
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +423 +82
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112