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Why Can Opening a Bank Account Be Difficult for Foreigners in South Korea?

October 27, 2026 by WHY KOREANS ARE
Editorial illustration of a bank teller helping a foreign customer complete bank account forms in Seoul.

Korean banks rarely refuse foreigners outright. What they must verify, the documents you need, and how to lift a limited-transaction account.

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