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📌 Part-time Employment
International students are not permitted to work in Korea in principle, but with a confirmation letter from their university and prior permission from the Immigration Office, they may be allowed limited part-time work at the level of simple part-time jobs.
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✅ Application Eligibility (All Requirements Must Be Met)
- Visa Requirements
- Must hold a D-2 visa (degree program)
- Excludes D-4 (training), D-2-5 (research), D-2-8 (visiting), and those who have been in Korea for less than 6 months
- Academic Requirements:
- Previous semester GPA of 2.0 (C) or higher
- Must meet at least one of the language proficiency requirements listed in Section 3 below
- Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Undergraduate Students (1st–2nd Year)
- TOPIK Level 3 or higher
- Completion of Korea Immigration & Integration Program (KIIP) Level 3 or higher, or a score of 61 or higher on the KIIP pre-assessment
- Completion of King Sejong Institute Intermediate Level 1 or higher
- Undergraduate Students (3rd–4th Year)
- TOPIK Level 4 or higher
- Completion of KIIP Level 4 or higher, or a score of 81 or higher on the KIIP pre-assessment
- Completion of King Sejong Institute Intermediate Level 2 or higher
- Graduate Students
- TOPIK Level 4 or higher
- Completion of KIIP Level 4 or higher, or a score of 81 or higher on the KIIP pre-assessment
- Completion of King Sejong Institute Intermediate Level 2 or higher
- Or an Official English Proficiency Score
- TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 5.5, TEPS 601 (New TEPS 327), or CEFR B2 or higher
- Other Requirements:
- Must currently reside in Korea
- Students from English-speaking countries are also required to submit proof of language proficiency
- Prior consultation with and signature from the International Office student advisor are required
🕒 Permitted Working Hours
| Student Category |
Korean Proficiency Requirement |
Standard Hours (Weekdays) |
Academic & Korean Proficiency Excellence* |
Weekends & Vacations |
| Undergraduate (1st–2nd Year) |
Not Met (X) |
10 hrs |
10 hrs |
- |
|
Met (O) |
25 hrs |
30 hrs |
Unlimited |
| Undergraduate (3rd–4th Year) |
Not Met (X) |
10 hrs |
10 hrs |
- |
|
Met (O) |
25 hrs |
30 hrs |
Unlimited |
| Graduate |
Not Met (X) |
15 hrs |
15 hrs |
- |
|
Met (O) |
30 hrs |
35 hrs |
Unlimited |
*** Academic & Korean Proficiency Excellence:** Applies to students at accredited universities who meet the relevant preferential requirements.
※ Even on weekends and during vacation periods, students may work only after meeting the eligibility requirements and obtaining prior permission for part-time employment.
📝 Application Procedure
| Step |
Process |
Person in Charge |
| Step 1 |
Complete the Employment Contract and Part-Time Employment Confirmation Form (copy of the employer's business registration certificate and ID required) |
Employer |
| Step 2 |
Visit the International Office and consult with the international student advisor (Room 910, Green Energy Building, Samcheok Campus) |
International Office |
| Step 3 |
Apply at the Immigration Office or online through Hi Korea |
Student |
| Step 4 |
Begin work only after obtaining permission for part-time employment |
Student |
📂 Required Documents (Submit after consultation with the International Office)
- Part-Time Employment Confirmation Form (including employer's signature)
- Employment Contract (including job duties, hourly wage, working hours, workplace, etc.)
- Copy of Business Registration Certificate