💼 Work in Korea
How to find a job in Korea as a foreigner — visa requirements, top industries, job boards, and salary expectations.
⚠️ Work Visa Required
Most foreigners need an E-7 (Specific Activities) visa to work legally in Korea. Some visa types (D-2, D-4) allow limited part-time work. Check the specific rules for your visa type.
E-7 Work Visa Guide →Top Industries Hiring Foreigners
IT & Technology
Samsung, LG, Kakao, Naver, LINE, Krafton, Nexon hire internationally
English Teaching
EPIK public school program, private hagwon, universities — high demand
Manufacturing
Korea's chaebols: Hyundai, Samsung, POSCO, SK Group
Global Companies
Many Fortune 500 companies have Korean HQs hiring English-speaking staff
Gaming & Entertainment
Nexon, Netmarble, NCSoft — world-class gaming industry
Healthcare & Pharma
International hospitals, medical device companies, pharma research
Best Job Boards in Korea
Saramin (사람인)
Korea's #1 job board — Korean-language
JobKorea
Large job portal with diverse listings
LinkedIn Korea
International companies hiring in Korea
Wanted (원티드)
Startup and tech jobs in Korea
Korea IT Times Jobs
Tech-focused job listings
ESL Cafe Korea
English teaching jobs (EPIK, hagwon)
Average Salaries in Korea (2026)
| Role | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | ₩40M–₩80M/year |
| English Teacher (EPIK) | ₩20M–₩26M/year |
| Marketing Manager | ₩35M–₩60M/year |
| Sales Representative | ₩28M–₩50M/year |
| Finance Analyst | ₩35M–₩60M/year |
| UX/UI Designer | ₩30M–₩55M/year |
* Estimates. Varies by experience, company size, and location.
📄 Korean Resume (이력서) Tips
- →Korean resumes traditionally include a photo — include a professional headshot
- →Include TOPIK (Korean proficiency) score if you have one
- →TOEIC score is commonly requested for English speakers applying to Korean companies
- →List education in reverse chronological order
- →Korean cover letters (자기소개서) are often long and personal — tell your story
- →LinkedIn profiles increasingly important for international hires