Essential tech articles for English speakers in Korea
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Korean visa guide for IT engineers and professionals (2025)
South Korea has emerged as a global technology hub, home to tech giants like Samsung, LG, and Kakao, making it an attractive destination for international IT professionals. If you're considering a career in Korea's vibrant tech industry, understanding the visa landscape is essential for your career journey.
Why a Dutch developer chose Seoul to build AI language apps
Meet Max Wiersma, a Dutch developer in Seoul building AI-powered language learning apps. Discover his journey, work experience, and advice for global tech talent in Korea.
From Cambridge to Korean tech: Josie’s 10-year journey
Meet Josie, a British fullstack developer at Shuttle in Seoul. We sat down with her to learn about her journey from the UK to Korea, what it's like working in tech here, and her advice for having a tech career in Korea.
From Argentina to Korea: Max’s journey into tech in Seoul
Meet Maximiliano “Max” Ruti, an Argentinian web developer at FunnyWorks in Seoul. We talked to him about how he went from running a farmers’ project in the Caribbean to building WebGL experiences here, and why he thinks more global talent should give Korea a shot.
Nunchi in Korean tech companies: A guide for international professionals
Learn how to navigate nunchi, Korean "eye measure", in tech workplaces. This guide helps international professionals understand subtle social cues, improve team collaboration, and adapt to Korean corporate hierarchies while balancing cultural sensitivity with effective communication.
Korean salary explained (2025) - Gross vs. net, taxes, and our free salary calculator
Learn how salary really works in South-Korea: gross pay, pension, health & employment insurance, income tax brackets, severance, and non-taxable perks. Use Dev Korea free salary calculator to see your exact take home.
Korea’s most in-demand programming languages & tech roles (2025)
Which tech skills are Korean companies hiring for in 2025—and where are global professionals finding the most opportunity? Based on Dev Korea’s latest job data, this article breaks down the most in-demand roles, rising trends in AI and mobile, and why mid-to-senior international developers are increasingly filling key gaps in Korea’s growing tech scene.
Who’s seeking tech jobs in Korea? Top countries revealed by data (2025)
Discover which countries lead the surge in tech talent headed for Korea. Explore our exclusive data revealing trends, engagement rates, and how to land top Korean tech jobs.