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Moving from South Korea to Singapore

Everything Korean professionals need to know about the Employment Pass (EP), tax, housing, and settling in.

~20,000 Koreans. Korean schools and churches available.

Employment Pass Minimum Salary

SGD 5,600/month (age 23)

Tax Comparison

Korea 6-45% vs Singapore 0-24%

Tax Treaty

Full Double Taxation Agreement (DTA)

What works in your favor

  • Korea-Singapore DTA prevents double taxation
  • Korean community well-established (Korean Association)
  • Korean food widely available
  • Similar work culture intensity

Things to watch out for

  • Korean males 18-35: military service obligations continue abroad
  • Must obtain overseas travel permits from Military Manpower Administration
  • Non-compliance can result in up to 3 years imprisonment

Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) Details

Full Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) — standard rates apply

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All data from official sources (Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)). Not legal or financial advice.