Services Directory

English-speaking help for founders in Korea

Finding professionals who work in English AND know the foreign-founder path is one of the hardest parts of starting up in Korea. Start with the free official support — much of what agencies charge for, the government provides at no cost.

Official support (start here — it's free)

Global Startup Center (KISED)

Free

The government's English-first hub for foreign founders — OASIS-4/5 programs, commercialization support, coworking. Contact: oasis@startup-korea.com.

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Seoul Global Startup Center

Free

Seoul Metropolitan incubator for foreign-led startups — workspace, mentoring, funds for resident members (competitive admission).

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Invest Korea / KOTRA

Free

Investment consultations, FDI notification help, and English guides for foreign investors and corporates.

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HiKorea

Free

The official immigration portal — visa applications, sojourn management, reservations. The final word on your visa case.

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Legal & incorporation

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Pearson & Partners Korea

Paid

Incorporation and visa packages for foreign founders; publishes English guides on the D-8-4/OASIS route.

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SMA Lawfirm (Start Company Korea)

Paid

Law-firm services for company setup, visa strategy, and government-program applications, with a deep English content library.

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Communities

Seoul Startups

Free

The largest English-speaking startup community in Korea — active Slack, events, honest answers from founders who've done it.

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Digital Nomads Korea

Free

Community and practical guides for internationals in Korea, including a detailed independent OASIS walkthrough.

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