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SNU, KAIST, POSTECH, Yonsei are flagship universities. KGSP (Global Korea Scholarship) is fully-funded with Korean-language preparation year included. Strong ICT, semiconductor, engineering programmes; K-pop/Hallyu cultural pull.
Official education portal: https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr
D-2 student visa via Korean embassy. Financial requirement KRW 20M/year. Post-study D-10 jobseeking visa for 6 months, extendable to 2 years.
Tax ID via 등록 (registration). Progressive 6-45%. Foreign students typically below thresholds for stipend income.
KGSP (Korean Government Scholarship Program) — fully-funded, ~1,200 awards globally annually, India 80-100 typical, undergraduate to doctoral. POSCO TJ Park Scholarship. SNU President.
KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Woori, Hana, plus internet-only Kakao Bank, Toss Bank. KB Star Foreign Currency simplest for international transfers initially.
University dormitories (기숙사) cheapest and best for Korean cultural learning. Goshiwon (single-room budget option) at KRW 350K-550K/month. One-room and officetels for private.
NHIS (National Health Insurance Service) mandatory for residents — KRW 60K-120K/month. Covers most medical needs at minimal copay.
English-medium programmes at SNU, KAIST, POSTECH, Yonsei, Korea, Seoul National. IELTS 6.5+/TOEFL iBT 88+. Korean (TOPIK 3+) essential for full integration; KGSP includes free Korean prep year.
Indian groceries in Seoul (Itaewon, Hongdae). Vegetarian harder; banchan accommodating. University cafeterias KRW 4,000-6,000/meal.
Very safe. Late-night Seoul districts (Hongdae, Gangnam) have typical considerations. Cycling rules strictly enforced.
Indian community in Seoul (Itaewon, Yongsan), Busan. Indian Embassy in Seoul. Cricket leagues growing.
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