Agreement Between The United States And South KoreaSocial Security Agreement • October 16th, 2018
Contract Type FiledOctober 16th, 2018An agreement effective April 1, 2001, between the United States and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) improves Social Security protection for people who work or have worked in both countries. It helps many people who, without the agreement, would not be eligible for monthly retirement, disability or survivors benefits under the Social Security system of one or both countries. It also helps people who would otherwise have to pay Social Security taxes to both countries on the same earnings.