Side-by-side analysis of living budgets, educational costs, work limits, and residency pathways for France and South Korea.
60% annual working time (964 hours/year, ~20 hrs/wk); SMIC minimum wage protected
1-year RECE visa for Masters; Passeport Talent or 10-yr Carte de Résident after 5 yrs (naturalization after 2 yrs).
20 to 25 hours/week for D-2 degree students (TOPIK-based); Unlimited during vacations with S-3 permit
D-10 job seeker (up to 2 yrs) -> E-7 skilled worker -> F-2-7 points visa -> F-5 permanent residency.
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