So there is an important step before leaving South Korea after working 2 full years or more. Retrieving the national pension lump-sum that has accumulated over the years.
There is an option of doing overseas but I prefer doing everything before leaving SK.
First, find the location of the branch that is near by clicking the first link or going to the national pension service tab and click on "contact us". This is where all the locations of the regional pension office are held. Hovering over the location where you live and click it, on the right side it comes up with a list of the offices. Choose the one that is near.
SS http://english.nps.or.kr/jsppage/app/english/contact/contact_01.jsp#jisaContent
After finding the location of the branch, plan a day to get there, either ask to leave early from work or on a desk-warming day. The pension office are open Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm, closed on weekends.
The one that is closest for me is Gimhae-Miryang Regional Office
Before heading over to the office make sure to have the following (Only for those applying before departing from Korea):
1. An application for Lump-sum refund (available at the office)
(If you like doing it before hand, here is the application.)
2. Passport
3. ARC: Alien Registration Card
4. Bank Account
5. Flight ticket out of SK
For abroad procedures and others check here.
How foreigners apply for lump-sum refund
Application for lump-sum refund
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