noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
overseas posting; expatriate assignment
Refers to the act of being stationed abroad by one's employer, or to the employee themselves. Often used in business contexts.
彼は国外駐在の経験が豊富だ。
He has extensive experience with overseas postings.
国外駐在員としてシンガポールに赴任した。
I was transferred to Singapore as an expatriate employee.
Compound of 国外 (outside the country) and 駐在 (residing, being stationed).