Moving to Marshall Islands from South Korea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from South Korea to Marshall Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Marshallese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KR
6.9
MH
11.9

South Korea performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

KR
$5,081
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KR
25.2
MH
4.6

South Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KR
11.4t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly 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

KR
45.4
MH
2.3

South Korea performs better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KR
2.6%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KR
$50,600
MH
$6,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KR
83.0 yrs
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KR
2.9
MH
21.7

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

South Korea passport

South Korea passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa on Arrival
South Korea passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting South Korea

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Marshall Islands?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Marshall Islands has 2.3 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 Marshall Islands safe for expats?

South Korea performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to South Korea?

South Korea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 25.2 in South Korea. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (South Korea: 89).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In South Korea, the official language is Korean.

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At a Glance

KR MH
Population 51,844,834 79,906
Currency South Korean Won (₩) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Korean English, Marshallese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +82 +692
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112