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| South Korea | Japan | |
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| Summary | High wages through the official G-to-G route | The largest demand, the clearest ladder |
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| Indicative pay | Indicatively ₩2.0–2.4 million/month following Korea's minimum wage, plus overtime that's common in manufacturing. | Indicatively ¥160,000–¥220,000/month before tax/dorm deductions, varying by prefecture and sector. |
| Savings potential | ± Rp8–14 M/mo | ± Rp5–11 M/mo |
| Language requirements | EPS-TOPIK is mandatory. 6–12 months of focused prep from zero is generally enough for a competitive score. | JLPT N4 / JFT-Basic for SSW; internships generally need basic N5 at departure (trained at the center). |
| Total process | 1–2 months | Total ± 8–14 months |
| Job categories | manufaktur · pertanian-perikanan · konstruksi | caregiver · manufaktur · konstruksi · pertanian-perikanan · hospitality |
| Read the guide | Read the guide |
South Korea
JapanAll figures indicative (July 2026) — verify with official sources before deciding.
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