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 keep once hired.
Guides
How foreigners legally work in Korea.EPS & the E-9 visa
The government system 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 — routes 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
Wage theft is illegal — how to gather evidence, call 1350, and file a free complaint.
Severance pay (퇴직금)
Work a year, you're owed 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 hours — the unwritten rules, and how they're changing.
The Korean resume & 자기소개서
Two documents, a photo, and a visa line — why the Korean format is different, done right.
Changing jobs & resigning
Your visa is tied to your employer — how to move jobs cleanly and protect 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 track, or the D-8 investor visa — pick your path.
Salary negotiation
Negotiation is expected — but the how matters. Timing, research, and the Korean-culture playbook.
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 — a real bridge to an E-7 job.