Job Questions

Job Questions — questions and answers for foreigners living in Korea, from the WeBring Connect community.

• What should I include in a handover note before taking leave from a Korean workplace?
• Saramin, Wanted or JobKorea: which has the most postings open to foreigners?
• How can I check whether a Korean university career fair has sessions suitable for international students?
• What should I ask about commuting support when joining a company outside Seoul?
• How do I ask HR whether my company supports Korean language classes?
• Can foreign residents register as job seekers on Work24 or WorkNet?
• My new class timetable clashes with my part-time shifts — how do I raise it?
• If my duties change at contract renewal, should a new contract be written?
• What permission should an international student check before starting an off-campus internship?
• Does a D-2 student need new permission when changing to a different part-time workplace?
• How do foreign employees usually request an English copy of their employment contract?
• How do I ask a Korean manager for written feedback after a review conversation?
• How do office workers in Korea usually handle lunch with coworkers?
• How do foreign students usually find part-time jobs in Korea?
• How do I start a business in Korea as a foreigner?
• What is the flat tax rate option for foreign workers in Korea?
• How do recruitment agencies and headhunters work in Korea?
• What are the 4 major insurance deductions (4대보험) on my Korean paycheck?
• Can I start a side business or do freelance work while employed full-time in Korea?
• Can I work remotely for a Korean company while living outside Korea?

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