Moving to South Korea from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Republic of the Congo to South Korea? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Republic of the Congo to South Korea, and you’d need to navigate life in Korean.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Republic of the Congo to South Korea.

Moved in 2023
6 ↓ 33% vs 2022

people moved from Republic of the Congo 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

The numbers behind daily life in South Korea compared to Republic of the Congo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CG
8.4
KR
6.9

South Korea performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CG
$209
KR
$5,081
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
KR
25.2

South Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CG
66.0
KR
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
KR
11.4t

Republic of the Congo generally does better on environment, though South Korea leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CG
0.0
KR
45.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CG
0.0%
KR
85.2%

South Korea generally does better on infrastructure, though Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CG
20.1%
KR
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$6,200
KR
$50,600

South Korea performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CG
62.1 yrs
KR
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
47.9
KR
2.9

South Korea performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Republic of the Congo 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.

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting South Korea

Visa Required
Republic of the Congo passport holders need a visa to enter South Korea.
South Korea passport

South Korea passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Required
South Korea passport holders need a visa to enter Republic of the Congo.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (South Korea: 45.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does South Korea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is South Korea safe for expats?

South Korea performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in South Korea compared to Republic of the Congo?

South Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.2 doctors per 10,000 people in South Korea, compared to 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. South Korea scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in South Korea?

The official language in South Korea is Korean. In Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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At a Glance

CG KR
Population 5,546,307 51,844,834
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) South Korean Won (₩)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala Korean
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +242 +82
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112