Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Paladin Brewer]

I've seen a thread for this but the links seem to be outdated and not working. Anyway, I have already left Korea, and I am a US citizen. How do I go about getting my pension? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

[lifeinkorea]

Since you are already back home, maybe you need to go to the Korean consulate and apply there. You are supposed to go to the pension office in your area before you leave Korea.

[Paladin Brewer]

I went to the Consulate in Chicago and they seemed confused as to why I was there

[lifeinkorea]

Looks like you might need an attorney. I found one site which might help.

"(4) Claim by mail from outside Korea:
The claimant can mail in her/his refund application.
Required documents:
- A letter from an atttorney notarized and attested by the Korean Embassy
- A copy of the claimant's passport
- Completed application for overseas remittance
- Information on the receiving bank"

http://www.korea4expats.com/article-pension-refund-if-outside-Korea.html

[Paladin Brewer]

Alright, well I will print and fill out the form for Korean Benefits and the Overseas Remittance Form and take it back to the Consulate and see if they help me :/

[OculisOrbis]

② Applying for a Lump-sum Refund if outside of Korea
An application can be made by an agent or mail.
(1) In the case of an application by mail in a foreign country
<Required documents>
- An application for Lump-sum Refund (it must be notarized from a notary's agency in the country where the applicant resides and be attested by the Korean embassy).
- A copy of bankbook or similar (registered in the applicant's name)
※ If the applicant applies for overseas remittance, an application for overseas remittance and a bank statement or void check which shows his/her name and account number are required.
- A copy of his/her passport


(2) In the case of an application by agent in a foreign country
In case that an applicant resides in a foreign country, he/she may apply for the benefit by notarizing his/her letter of attorney in the country where he/she resides and has it attested by the Korean embassy.
<Required documents>
- A letter of attorney (it must be notarized from a notary's agency in the country where the applicant resides and be attested by the Korean embassy).
※ An applicant should specify that he/she intends the agent in Korea to receive his/her lump-sum refund on behalf of him/her. In this case the applicant must provide a signed or stamped letter of attorney containing the agent's full name, address, etc.
※ An agent living in Korea who has received the letter of attorney should get their Korean-translated texts notarized again so the letter's contents can be generally identified.- A copy of the applicant's passport
- An application for Lump-sum Refund
※ An applicant must fill out the "Application by Agent" section in the "Application for Lump-sum Refund" form and then notarize it in a notary's agency of the country where the applicant resides and attest it in the Korean consulate or embassy. If the applicant's letter of attorney is tested by a public notary in the country where he/she resides or a Korean consulate or embassy, the "Application by Agent" is not necessary.
- A copy of applicant's ID card (public documents issued by the government of the applicant's home country including a passport, social security card or other forms of identification)
- applicant's bank book (it must be notarized from a notary's agency of the country where the applicant resides and be attested by the Korean embassy)

http://english.nps.or.kr/jsppage/english/scheme/scheme_04.jsp

[chicken_shake]

Hey OP,

I know this is off topic, but how was your move back to the States? I am looking to move back within the next few months and thought I should be preparing now. Did you hire a moving/logistics company? Or did you just lug your boxes to the airport yourself? THanks!