How do foreign students usually find part-time jobs in Korea?
I am an international student in Korea and I want to find a legal part-time job. Where do students usually look for opportunities, and what should I prepare before applying?
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As a student you need immigration's part-time work permit (시간제취업 허가) before you start working, but you apply for it with a specific job: find the job and sign a standard employment contract first, then get your university's confirmation and apply to immigration. Most students look on Albamon and Alba Cheonguk (알바천국) for hourly jobs, university career centers and department boards, and foreigner community groups on Facebook or KakaoTalk for English-tutoring, cafe, and translation gigs. Prepare a simple Korean-style resume, your ARC, and your work-permit approval, since employers ask for it. Cafes, convenience stores, and tutoring are common, and LinkedIn helps for English-using roles. Just make sure the permit is approved first, or the job puts your visa at risk.
Last verified: 2026-10-21