※ Exception for Master's/Ph.D. students: Part-time work is allowed during the thesis preparation period after completing their regular program.
※ Even for permissible fields, if certain qualifications are required under domestic laws, the applicant must meet those qualifications.
※ Construction: Immediate deportation upon first violation, regardless of circumstances.
Activities such as safety assistance or play assistance in English kids’ cafes or English camps are allowed if the applicant provides a criminal background check and a medical certificate, including drug test results.
Up to 30 hours per week on weekdays. Unlimited working hours on weekends, public holidays, and during vacation periods.
Degree | Year | Korean Language Proficiency Standard | Start Period | Allowed Time | Certified Universities / High Achievers (Weekdays) | ||
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Weekdays | Weekend‧Vacation | ||||||
Associate | - | ① TOPIK Level 3 ② Completion of KIIP Level 3 or higher, or pre-evaluation score of 61 or highe ③ Completion of Sejong Institute Intermediate Level 1 or higher | X | Immediate availability | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | |
○ | 25 Hours | Unlimited | 30 Hours | ||||
Bachelor | 1st-2nd | X | Immediate availability | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | ||
○ | 25 Hours | Unlimited | 30 Hours | ||||
3rd-4th | ① TOPIK Level 4 ② Completion of KIIP Level 4 or higher, or pre-evaluation score of 81 or higher ③ Completion of Sejong Institute Intermediate Level 2 or higher | X | Immediate availability | 10 Hours | 10 Hours | ||
○ | 25 Hours | Unlimited | 30 Hours | ||||
Master / Doctoral | - | X | Immediate availability | 15 Hours | 15 Hours | ||
○ | 30 Hours | Unlimited | 35 Hours |
Work must be within 90 minutes of travel for metropolitan areas and within 60 minutes for regional areas, based on the location of residence or university (applicable only during the semester).
Category | 1st Violation | 2nd Violation | 3rd Violation |
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Without Permission | Restricted from part-time employment permission for 1 year | Deportation order (Re-entry not allowed) | |
Permission Granted but Conditions Violated | Restricted from part-time employment permission during the study period | Deportation order |