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Start Your Career in Korea

From tech professionals to manufacturing, unlock your potential at global Korean companies

Start Preparing → Prepare for TOPIK II
E-7
Professional Visa
IT, Engineers, Specialists
H-2
Working Visit Visa
Korean diaspora employment
E-9
EPS System
Manufacturing, Agriculture, Construction

Employment Pathways

Multiple routes to work at Korean companies

🌏

Global Company Local Office

Work for Korean companies in your home country

Basic Info

📍 Location: Korean company in your country
👥 Target: All ages
📋 Visa: Not required
💰 Salary: Competitive vs. local average

Requirements

📝TOPIK Level 3-4+
🎓Relevant education or experience
🚀Global career development
🏢

Korea HQ Employment

Work directly in Korea

Basic Info

📍 Location: Republic of Korea
👥 Target: Professionals, college graduates
📋 Visa: E-7 (Specific Activities) required
💰 Salary: ~₩35M+ (~GNI 80%)

Requirements

📝TOPIK Level 4+
🎓Bachelor's degree or higher
💼Relevant experience or major
🏭

EPS (Employment Permit System)

Korean manufacturing/construction jobs

Basic Info

📍 Location: Republic of Korea
👥 Target: 16 EPS countries
📋 Visa: E-9 (Non-professional)
💰 Salary: ₩2.09M+/month (2024 minimum wage)

Requirements

📝Pass EPS-TOPIK
🏥Pass health check
📅Age 18-39

16 EPS-Eligible Countries

🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇲🇳 Mongolia 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇰🇭 Cambodia 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇱🇦 Laos

Expected Salary Guide

Estimated annual salary by visa type (2024-2025)

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E-7 Visa (Professional)

~₩35M+

GNI 80% requirement
(E-7-1 Professional standard)

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E-9 Visa (EPS)

~₩25M+

Minimum wage guaranteed + overtime pay
(₩2.09M/month × 12 months)

🌏

Local Office Employment

Local +α

Competitive vs. local market
Plus benefits

Job Opportunities by TOPIK Level

Career paths based on Korean proficiency

Level 2
Production, simple service
Can substitute EPS-TOPIK
Level 3
Local office general roles
Customer support assistant
Level 4
Local office admin
E-7 visa minimum
Career competitiveness up
Level 5-6
Korea HQ employment
Translation, management
Top competitiveness
The Magic Number for Employment
TOPIK Level 4

The Magic Number for Employment

The minimum Korean proficiency required by most Korean companies.
Level 4+ qualifies you for E-7 visa applications.

Visa Types Guide

Choose the right visa for your employment goals

Professional

E-7 Specific Activities Visa

  • For specialized skill/knowledge holders
  • Bachelor's degree + relevant experience
  • Corporate sponsorship required
  • Salary ≥ GNI 80% (~₩35.24M)
  • Stay: 1-3 years (renewable)
EPS

E-9 Non-Professional Visa

  • Manufacturing, construction, agriculture, fisheries
  • Must pass EPS-TOPIK
  • For 16 MOU countries only
  • Stay: max 4 years 10 months
  • Re-entry system for loyal workers
Job Seeking

D-10 Job Seeker Visa

  • For job seeking activities in Korea
  • Bachelor's or professional qualification
  • Stay: 6 months (renewable)
  • Change to E-7 upon employment
  • Available to Korean university graduates

Key Job Platforms

Where to find Korean company openings

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KOTRA Overseas Employment

Korean company jobs abroad
Country-specific guides

kotra.or.kr →
💼

Saramin

Korea's largest job portal
Many foreigner positions

saramin.co.kr →
📋

JobKorea

Global company jobs
English resume support

jobkorea.co.kr →
🏭

EPS (Employment Permit System)

Official EPS program
Apply through sending country agency

eps.go.kr →

Global Korean Companies

Leading Korean companies operating in 125 countries

삼성전자
전자/반도체
LG전자
전자/가전
SK하이닉스
반도체
네이버
IT/플랫폼
카카오
IT/플랫폼
현대자동차
자동차
기아
자동차
현대모비스
자동차부품
삼성물산
건설
현대건설
건설
포스코
철강
현대중공업
조선/해양
CJ그룹
식품/엔터
롯데
유통/식품
아모레퍼시픽
화장품
LG생활건강
생활용품/화장품

Success Stories

Stories of those who achieved their dreams with Korean

Minh

Minh (Vietnam)

Samsung Vietnam → Korea HQ Secondment

After obtaining TOPIK Level 4, I joined Samsung Vietnam. Two years later, thanks to excellent performance, I got seconded to Korea HQ to lead global projects. Korean proficiency was key to my career.
Sofia

Sofia (Philippines)

EPS-TOPIK → Korean Manufacturing

I learned Korean systematically through EPS-TOPIK prep. I worked at a Korean manufacturer for 4 years, gaining valuable experience. Now I'm back home working as a manager at a Korean company's local office.
James

James (USA)

TOPIK Level 6 → IT Developer

After majoring in CS, I obtained TOPIK Level 6 and joined a Korean IT company. I work on global service development, traveling between Korea and overseas. Both Korean and technical skills were important.

Employment Preparation Checklist

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📝 Language Preparation

📋 Document Preparation

💼 Interview Preparation

🏢 Cultural Adaptation

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