Work Permit In South Korea 2018
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What are your chances of getting a job?
In order to work in South Korea, even on a short-term basis,
you need to qualify for a work visa. Opportunities exist in language teaching
for native English speakers, as well as in areas such as technology and IT.
However, there is often strong competition from home graduates for jobs.
Language barriers and tight social and business circles may also limit
opportunities.
Some multinational companies have their head offices in
South Korea and may be more open to UK graduates. Focusing on the major
industries may also be effective, particularly if you have previous related
experience.
Korean is the main language and has its own alphabet,
Hangeul. English is spoken to a certain extent in business and government, but
less so outside the main cities. You may want to consider taking a Korean
language course before applying for work. A good network of contacts in the
country will also improve your chances.
Applying for jobs
The application and interview processes in South Korea are
similar to those used in the UK. Some companies use a CV and covering letter,
while others use an application form. Application forms may be in English when
applying to multinational companies, but don't assume this will be the case.
Networking and making contacts are also important features of job hunting in
South Korea.
Graduates with some Korean language skills may choose to sit
the KLPT (Korean Language Proficiency Test), which focuses on the practical
communication skills needed to live and work in Korea. This helps you assess
your communication ability when applying for jobs.
See Application and CV advice for more details on
how to construct a good CV.
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Do you need a visa?
UK citizens may enter South Korea for up to 90 days for
tourist purposes only without needing a visa. (You must have an onward or
return ticket.) If you wish to stay for longer or want to work in the country,
you must get a relevant visa. It's illegal to work in any capacity on a tourist
visa.
Work visas are usually valid for up to three years, starting
from the date of issue. Visas are available for various types of work,
including:
South Korea is not a country where you can work casually for
a few months. Just getting a visa is cumbersome and can take time, and no
company will make the effort for someone who's gonna leave in a few months.
Plus you will need a degree (and have the docs with you). Renting a flat is
very expensive, and short-term rentals even more so.
You're obviously not a native speaker of English, so
teaching (even illegally, part-time) isn't going to be possible. Plus your
accent (assuming you have the typical Malaysian accent) will put off people. If
you're Chinese-Malaysian, you could try teaching Mandarin, which is in high
demand these days. But even that could be problematic. And teaching illegally
isn't as easy as it used to be. Immigration has stepped up checks…
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