South Korea
67Primary score · Overall
Overall
67
Study
61
Work
79
Immig.
65
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South Korea
67of 100
Primary score · Overall
Overall
67
Study
61
Work
79
Immig.
65
Primary score · Overall
Overall
63
Study
52
Work
80
Immig.
55
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Primary score: 67 of 100
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Primary score: 63 of 100
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University quality
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Tuition affordability
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Job market
Employment opportunities
Salary
Salary levels & benefits
Labour demand
Foreign skill demand
Work visa success
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Migration ease
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Permanent residence
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Citizenship
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Processing time
Visa processing speed
Cost of living
Living costs (higher = more affordable)
Safety
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Healthcare
Healthcare access & quality
Quality of life
Wellbeing & urban infrastructure
| Comparison matrix | South Korea | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| OverallWeighted average of four pillars | 67 | 63 |
| StudyEducation, universities, scholarships | 61 | 52 |
| WorkJob market, salary, work visa | 79 | 80 |
| ImmigrationPR, citizenship, processing | 65 | 55 |
| LifestyleCost, safety, healthcare, QoL | 64 | 63 |
| Comparison matrix | South Korea | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Education qualityEducation system & credential recognition | 76 | 48 |
| ScholarshipsScholarship availability | 63 | 60 |
| Comparison matrix | South Korea | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Job marketEmployment opportunities | 78 | 78 |
| Comparison matrix | South Korea | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent residencePR pathway clarity | 60 | 60 |
| Comparison matrix | South Korea | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of livingLiving costs (higher = more affordable) | 28 | 22 |
| SafetySafety & stability index | 82 | 86 |
| HealthcareHealthcare access & quality | 88 | 90 |
| Quality of lifeWellbeing & urban infrastructure | 68 | 68 |
| Comparison matrix | South Korea | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Data completenessDocumented data coverage % | 100% | 100% |
| UniversitiesUniversities in platform | 2 | 2 |
| GuidesMigration guide pages | 2 | 1 |
| Budget bandCost of living band | High | High |
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