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Seoul, South Korea
Seoul is a highly developed APAC tech hub with very high convenience, strong infrastructure, and international connectivity. The city is efficient but expensive and culturally demanding for some users.
Region: asia-pacificClimate Zone: continental-humidUpdated: 2026-01-12Data Version: 2026-01medium
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2Residency Path
30-90 TageTop Personal Tax
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Climate
City Native- Climate Typecontinental-humid
- Climate Comfort Score 1 53 score_1_5
- Temp Summer Avg C29 c
- Temp Winter Avg C-2 c
- Rainy MonthsJun, Jul, Aug
- Best MonthsMay, Oct
Sources: Open-Meteo Climate API (api);
Environment
Hybrid- Environment Quality Score 1 53 score_1_5
- City Air Quality Referenceiqair_proxy
- Air Policy Strengthmedium
Nature
Country Proxy- Nature Access Score 1 53 score_1_5
- Coast AccessNo
Cost of Living
Country Native- Cost Value Score 1 53 score_1_5
- Col Index Ch 10088 index
- Rent 1br Usd Min1200 usd
- Rent 1br Usd Max2400 usd
- Monthly Budget Usd Min2800 usd
- Monthly Budget Usd Max4500 usd
Safety
Country Native- Safety Stability Score 1 55 score_1_5
- Rule Of Law Bandvery_high
Healthcare
Country Native- Healthcare System Score 1 55 score_1_5
- Healthcare Quality Bandexcellent
Infrastructure
Hybrid- Infrastructure Connectivity Score 1 55 score_1_5
- Internet Mbps220 mbps
- Coworking Presencemany
- International SchoolsYes
Social / Community
Country Native- Social Cultural Fit Score 1 53 score_1_5
- English Accessmedium
Education
Country Native- Education Access Score 1 55 score_1_5
- International SchoolsYes
Residency Access
Country Native- Residency Access Score 1 52 score_1_5
- Visa Option Count3 count
- Entry Duration30-90 Tage text
Sources: IATA Timatic (dataset); Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);
Residency Path
Country Native- Residency Path Score 1 51 score_1_5
- Temporary Residence30-90 Tage text
- Permanent Residence AvailableNo
Sources: Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);
Taxes
Country Native- Tax Competitiveness Score 1 52 score_1_5
- Personal Income Tax Estimated Pct30 pct
Everyday Life
Country Proxy- Convenience Daily Life Score 1 55 score_1_5
- Seasonalitymedium
Advantages
- Very high convenience and infrastructure
- Strong tech and innovation sector
- Good international connectivity
- Safe urban environment
- Strong talent pool
Disadvantages
- High costs, especially housing
- Cultural barriers possible
- High intensity in the environment
- Cold winters, humid summers
Ideal For
- Tech and product teams
- APAC-oriented companies
- Entrepreneurs with high convenience demands
Not Ideal For
- Budget setups
- Low-noise lifestyle
- Minimal administrative effort
Field Intelligence
- Housing: Gangnam and Yongsan are expensive; Seongsu is gaining popularity.
- Banking: Banking often requires local documents and in-person appointments.
- Bureaucracy: Prepare government workflows in Seoul with complete documentation.
- Work: Plan work setup in Seoul with internet and location backups.
- Expat friction: Summer is humid, winter cold. Indoor infrastructure is very strong.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seoul ranked as top in Atlas?
No. Atlas provides profile data without ranking or recommendation logic.
When was the Seoul profile updated?
lastUpdated: 2026-01-12, dataVersion: 2026-01.
What source logic applies to Seoul?
Atlas follows official > index > proxy > crowdsourced. Crowdsourced is never primary.