Korea’s Pension Rate Just Jumped to 9.5%. Are You Even Covered?
Korea’s National Pension rate rose to 9.5% in January 2026. Here’s the real paycheck math, and the three separate rules deciding who’s exempt.
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Why Your Korean Paycheck Is Smaller Than Your Contract (2026 Payslip, Decoded)
Your ₩4,000,000 Korean contract pays out in the mid-₩3-millions. What the four insurances (9.7% in 2026) and income tax take — and what foreigners can get back.