Florian Ludot
Co-Founder & CEO @ Dev Korea
Co-Founder & CEO @ Dev Korea
Articles
Supabase comes to Seoul: Dev Korea #5 Recap
On December 10, we hosted Dev Korea #5 with Supabase, bringing together 90+ developers, founders, engineers, designers, and makers for an evening of practical tech talks, real product stories, and community connection in Seoul. This marked our 6th event with Supabase, a clear sign of how fast the platform’s popularity continues to grow within Korea’s developer community.
ClickHouse comes to Seoul: Dev Korea #4 Recap
On November 18, we hosted Dev Korea #4, welcoming 140+ developers, founders, data engineers, and builders for an evening focused on real-world analytics, performance at scale, and the growing global tech community in Seoul. The venue was completely full, and the energy carried throughout the night.
South Korea plans major improvements to the E-7-1 visa for overseas Master’s & PhD talent
South Korea is reviewing improvements to the E-7-1 visa recommendation system, including faster processing, better verification, and expanded eligibility. Companies have always been able to hire talent from overseas under the E-7 visa, but these changes aim to make the system easier, clearer, and more accessible for SMEs, startups, and global specialists.
South Korea is rolling out the red carpet for global talent: 3 visa updates you need to know
In a decisive move that talent mobility experts have been watching for, South Korea’s Ministry of Justice has just announced a significant overhaul of its visa policies. This move signals a bold new strategy to aggressively recruit top international talent, support its globally-operating companies, and retain the skilled graduates educated within its own universities.
Salary Directory update: Context matters in tech compensation
When we launched Dev Korea's Salary Directory, our mission was simple: bring transparency to Korea's tech salary landscape. We wanted to help professionals negotiate fairly and give companies benchmarks for competitive compensation. What we didn't anticipate was how a single number could be taken out of context, and potentially harm the very startups we aim to support.
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.
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.