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National Pension Service (NPS)

Korea’s national pension: enrolment, contributions and refunds

Notice · Resources
Updated 30 Oct 2026 1 min read

The National Pension Service (NPS) manages Korea’s national pension. Whether a foreign employee must join depends on their visa and on their home country’s agreement with Korea.

Official website: nps.or.kr

On the NPS website you can find

Pension enrolment for foreign residents
Contribution and payment records
Lump-sum refund when leaving KoreaIf eligible
Certificates of contribution or exemption
Social security agreements between Korea and other countries

Before you leave Korea: check with NPS whether you can claim a lump-sum refund and which documents you need.

Daegu Indians AssociationPublished 30 Oct 2026