Jobs & Working
Most foreign work in Korea runs through the government's EPS system, not job boards. Here's how it works, and the rights you have once you're hired.
Guides
How foreigners legally work in Korea.EPS & the E-9 visa
The government program most foreign workers come through. EPS-TOPIK, the process, pay, rights and changing jobs.
Seasonal farm work (E-8)
Short-term farm and fishery work through local-government programs. How to get in, pay, and how it differs from E-9.
Contracts & minimum wage
The 2026 minimum wage, what your contract must include, overtime rules, and what's illegal.
If you're not paid
Not getting paid is illegal. How to collect evidence, call 1350, and file a free complaint.
Severance pay (퇴직금)
Work a full year and you get it. How it's calculated, the 14-day rule, and how to claim it.
Tax & the 4 insurances
Paycheck deductions, the 연말정산 year-end settlement, and the flat 19% rate option.
Finding a job in Korea
Which sites actually work, how to read Korean listings, and why the visa comes first.
Korean workplace culture
Hierarchy, nunchi, hoesik and working hours. The unwritten rules, and how they're changing.
The Korean resume & 자기소개서
Two documents, a photo, and your visa status. How the Korean format is different.
Changing jobs & resigning
Your visa is tied to your employer. How to change jobs without risking your status.
Freelancing & gig work
Which visa lets you freelance, the 3.3% withholding, and how to register as a sole proprietor.
Starting a business
Sole proprietor, the OASIS startup program, or the D-8 investor visa. Which route fits you.
Salary negotiation
You can negotiate, but how you do it matters. Timing, research, and what works in Korean companies.
Remote work
Korea as a remote-work base: the setup is great, but get the visa and 183-day tax rule right.
Internships
The visa rules, the 15-day report, and how to find one. Often a way into an E-7 job.