Moving to South Korea from Mongolia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mongolia to South Korea — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Mongolia to South Korea, and you’d need to navigate life in Korean. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Seoul averages 63°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Mongolia to South Korea, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Mongolia to South Korea · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to South Korea?
Top countries of origin for South Korea's foreign-born residents.
- 803,011
- 177,274
- 159,264
- 68,050
- 64,942
- 55,601
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11.31,107
Mongolia
Key Indicator Comparison
How Mongolia and South Korea stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
South Korea generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in feel safe walking at night.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though South Korea leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Mongolia generally does better on environment, though South Korea leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
South Korea generally does better on infrastructure, though Mongolia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
South Korea generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Mongolia generally does better on family life, though South Korea leads in life expectancy.
Data: General Department of National Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ulaanbaatar | Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) | 43°/28°F (6°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) | 73°/56°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 83°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) | 54°/38°F (12°/4°C) |
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| Month | Ulaanbaatar | Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.5°C) |
| Feb | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) | 41°/26°F (5.1°/-3.2°C) |
| Mar | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) | 52°/35°F (11.0°/1.9°C) |
| Apr | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) | 64°/46°F (17.9°/8.0°C) |
| May | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.5°C) |
| Jun | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.7°C) |
| Jul | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) | 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.3°C) |
| Aug | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) | 86°/73°F (30.0°/22.9°C) |
| Sep | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.7°C) |
| Oct | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) | 68°/51°F (20.2°/10.6°C) |
| Nov | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.5°C) |
| Dec | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) | 40°/26°F (4.2°/-3.4°C) |
Data:
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia,
Korea Meteorological Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mongolia 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.
Mongolia passport holder visiting South Korea
Visa Required
South Korea passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa FreeData: 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?
With 45.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, South Korea can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Mongolia and South Korea.
Is South Korea safe for expats?
South Korea generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in South Korea is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia. About 64% of people in South Korea feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in South Korea compared to Mongolia?
Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though South Korea leads in health coverage index. There are 25.2 doctors per 10,000 people in South Korea, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. South Korea scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).
What's the weather like in South Korea compared to Mongolia?
The average high temperature in Seoul is 63°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Seoul receives around 55.8 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in South Korea?
The official language in South Korea is Korean. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.
