Updating Your Address in Korea: Health Insurance, Driver's License, and Banks

After moving in Korea, you need to update your address at several institutions. Here is a summary of the key ones.

National Health Insurance (건강보험)

Update online via the THE건강보험 app or nhis.or.kr, or call 1577-1000. Company employees are often updated automatically after the resident registration transfer.

National Pension Service (국민연금)

Update via the 내연금 app or nps.or.kr, or call 1355.

Driver's License Records

Update online at safedriving.or.kr or visit a police station. The physical license does not show an address; only the system record is updated.

National Tax Service (홈택스)

Update at hometax.go.kr under personal information settings.

Banks, Credit Cards, and Insurance

Each institution has its own app or website where you can update your billing address. Contact your insurance agent directly if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the resident registration transfer update all institutions automatically?

No. Only some public agencies are updated automatically. Health insurance (for self-employed), pension (for self-employed), banks, and telecom companies require separate notifications.

Can I update everything at once through Gov24?

Gov24 (gov.kr) offers a moving service that lets you handle the resident registration transfer and some public agency updates simultaneously. However, private financial institutions and telecom companies must be updated separately.