"Korea is a land of opportunities with endless possibilities"
[The story of Chinbat's settlement in Korea]
Chinbat, a Mongolian, entered Korea at the age of 24. Let's listen to the story of his life in Korea, 13th year from when he first came to Korea.
Q : How did you come to Korea?
My sister is working on medical device import and export business in Korea, so I had a good image of Korea. She recommended me to work with her. But I didn't have any thought related to that.One day, I wanted to make a lot of money, so I came to Korea as an E9 visa holder. That was in 2008.
Q: What did you do for 13 years?
First, I worked at a construction site as an E9 worker and got into trouble. It was an industrial accident. After that accident, I have worked for a Samsung Electronics subcontracted display manufacturer. I thought I should study more because of the limitation of being in Korea only with E9 visa. So I got the master's degree in business administration at Hanseong University. When I was taking master's course, I earned a lot of money by selling telecommunications and internet products. I also worked for Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service Insurance Bureau for three years from 2014 to 2016. To do this work, I went to Mongolia and took the civil service exam. I have done various things. I went back to Mongolia in 2020.

Q : Why did you go back to Mongolia for 3 years?
Due to COVID-19. I was forced to return to Mongolia. It was a completely unexpected situation. I waited for the day when I could go back to Korea. Fortunately, when COVID-19 subsided, I was free to move at the end of 2022.After coming back, I did business for Mongolians in Korea.
Q : Tell me about your family.
When I knew that I could invite my family while studying at university, I registered my marriage with my wife and started living together in Korea. All three of my children were born and raised in Korea. But after returning to Mongolia due to COVID-19, I am now in Korea "alone". I bought an apartment in Ulaanbaatar when I earned a lot of money, and my family is staying there till now. Currently, my wife is working in Korea-related tourism in Mongolia.

Q : Were there any inconveniences while living in Korea?
When I came to Korea as E9 visa, discrimination against foreigners was very severe. I even fought with other workers because people were too rude. When I was hospitalized because due to the first job, I was paid 32,000 won per day. Later, I found out that it was not even the minimum hourly wage. I found that out because I worked at an insurance center in Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service. Now, it changed. Different from the past, less difficult procedures is needed. Administrative problems seem to have improved a lot. Still, I think there is a lot to improve the service for foreigners in Korea.
Q : What have you done recently, and what is your plan?
I have been working in a part time jobs while looking for a job while as a D10 visa possessor last 2 years and half. I found out about Famigo through my friend and asked Famigo to search for my job. Schedule an interview at the duty-free company in 3 days. Famigo staff gave me informations about the company and tips I need to know for the interview. I got hired immediately after the interview. That was just last month(March). Although it was difficult to communicate with people from other countries(this company is pretty huge), I would like to try a Mongolian restaurant in Korea. So I am now learning how to cook and tips that are good to use in Korea. In addition, I am planning to make an online shopping mall. I am thinking of selling Korean products to my home country in Mongolia.

Q : Please explain the online shopping mall in detail.
Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, is so popular that it is now completely Koreanized. Currently, there are more than 50,000 Mongolians living in Korea. It is about 1.5% of Mongolia's population. Following up this atmosphere and using skills I have accumulated in Korea, I am now preparing an online shopping mall that sells popular Korean products to Mongolia's home country.
Q : Lastly, what do you want to say to members of Famigo?What I have felt for 13 years is that Korea is a land of opportunity. At first, I wanted go back to Mongolia because it was difficult to live. After the time of patience and hard-working, however, I completely changed my mind. You can live in Korea earning money by learning about culture and technology that is far ahead of Mongolia. But I think you can also find many items that can be traded or make a new item by combining 2 cultures, your country and Korea, in one. If Pamigo members live in Korea with that perspective, it would be a better even though it is difficult right now.
How was the story of Chinbat, who have been living in Korea for 13 years? As he said, I hope Korea can be a land of opportunity for you.
Famigo will help you get a chance of opportunity in Korea.
"Korea is a land of opportunities with endless possibilities"
[The story of Chinbat's settlement in Korea]
Q : How did you come to Korea?
My sister is working on medical device import and export business in Korea, so I had a good image of Korea. She recommended me to work with her. But I didn't have any thought related to that.One day, I wanted to make a lot of money, so I came to Korea as an E9 visa holder. That was in 2008.
Q: What did you do for 13 years?
Q : Why did you go back to Mongolia for 3 years?
Due to COVID-19. I was forced to return to Mongolia. It was a completely unexpected situation. I waited for the day when I could go back to Korea. Fortunately, when COVID-19 subsided, I was free to move at the end of 2022.After coming back, I did business for Mongolians in Korea.
Q : Tell me about your family.
When I knew that I could invite my family while studying at university, I registered my marriage with my wife and started living together in Korea. All three of my children were born and raised in Korea. But after returning to Mongolia due to COVID-19, I am now in Korea "alone". I bought an apartment in Ulaanbaatar when I earned a lot of money, and my family is staying there till now. Currently, my wife is working in Korea-related tourism in Mongolia.
Q : Were there any inconveniences while living in Korea?
When I came to Korea as E9 visa, discrimination against foreigners was very severe. I even fought with other workers because people were too rude. When I was hospitalized because due to the first job, I was paid 32,000 won per day. Later, I found out that it was not even the minimum hourly wage. I found that out because I worked at an insurance center in Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service. Now, it changed. Different from the past, less difficult procedures is needed. Administrative problems seem to have improved a lot. Still, I think there is a lot to improve the service for foreigners in Korea.
Q : What have you done recently, and what is your plan?
Q : Lastly, what do you want to say to members of Famigo?
Famigo will help you get a chance of opportunity in Korea.