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Working in South Korea with the appropriate permission

Prepare a South Korean application by checking the actual duties, working languages and visa procedures associated with the proposed job.
Practical guide · Updated 26 October 2026
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Look beyond the translated job title

An English translation of a title is not enough to explain a Korean vacancy. Examine the duties, team, workplace and languages actually used, then request clarification before applying. Work24 and employment information from Seoul's city administration provide starting points for exploring opportunities and identifying the questions that matter specifically to an applicant arriving from another country.

Check permitted activity before beginning the role

Use the Korea Visa Portal to identify the route matching the precise work offered and your personal circumstances. Confirm with the employer which evidence it must supply and which steps remain outstanding. Set your timetable using official answers and an understandable contract, without assuming that an existing permission to stay automatically covers a new job or a change of activity.

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