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Where to find jobs?

Before you travel to South Korea you need to obtain a visa that allows you to work (UK nationals can travel to South Korea for up to 90 days without a visa but you must have a return ticket).

Here are some websites that you may find useful when searching for vacancies:

TEFL UK – advice and job vacancies if you're interested in teaching English in South Korea
Gone 2 Korea – includes information and advice about teaching English in South Korea
National JobCentre – site and vacancies in Korean
British Chamber of Commerce Korea – contains links to member companies
HigherEd Jobs – allows you to search for Ph.D., postdoctoral, research, and lecturing vacancies at South Korean universities
Job Korea – site and vacancies are in Korean
Saramin – site, and vacancies are in Korean
Seoul Global Center – vacancies are in English
Work-Net – the Korea Employment Information Service's public recruitment portal (site is in Korean)

Take a look at the TARGETjobs international vacancies page.

Newspapers with vacancies

In addition, you can find job vacancies in the following English-language newspapers:

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Do foreigners have to file taxes in Korea?

November 9, 2021

Luna said, When you file the tax your nationality is not directly related but It is determined by whether you are a resident or non-resident as stipulated by Korean tax laws. If you are a resident of the Korean tax law, you must file a tax return and pay for income earned in Korea, even if you are not holding Korean nationality. Residents prescribed by Korean tax law can be defined as those who have an address in Korea or have a residence for more than 183 days.

How do I export my product to Korea?

What is FDI in Korea?

Luna said, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is defined as an investment with an investment threshold contributed by foreigners amounting to at least KRW 100 million and being 10% or more of the total amount. Foreigners are able to do business in Korea without restraint, except as otherwise prescribed by regulations. Types of FDI include the acquisition of stocks of domestic companies, long-term loans (five or more years) from parent companies outside Korea, and investments in non-profit corporations in the fields of science and technology. Cases in which a foreign company uses unappropriated earned surpluses for building new or additional factories are now also considered FDI (to be enforced by 2020). Objects of investment to acquire stocks or shares include foreign currency, capital goods, proceeds from acquired stocks, etc., and industrial property rights.

Can foreigners invest in South Korea?

Luna said, Yes, they can! although investors must know first the laws and guidelines when it comes to investing in South Korea. You can check this government website for more information: https://www.investkorea.org/ik-en/index.do

Do you need a visa to work in South Korea?

Where to find jobs?

What’s it like to work in South Korea?

What jobs can foreigners do in Korea?

How to report food imports for business?

Luna said, If you want to import food (including food containers) for sale or business purposes, you have to file an import declaration with the Minister of Food and Drug Safety. Even if an internet purchasing agent such as imported food intends to file an import declaration, Even for a purchasing agent, the declaration is needed to be submitted to the head of the Local Food and Drug Administration which manages the place of customs clearance for imported food.

Can I start my own business in South Korea?

What documents do I need t prepare to enter Korea?

Transportation

Luna said, Unfortunately, Grab or Uber is not available in Korea. Uber had launched in Seoul in 2013, however, due to regulations and the taxi industry’s resistance, Uber was ordered to stop operations in 2015. Grab never entered the market.

Driver’s question

Luna said, Yes, but you must convert it to a Korean Driver's license. You will need your driver's license, passport, alien registration card, seal (signature possible), copies of pictures (3 X 4 cm) for the conversion documents. Make sure that the country on your passport must be the same as the country on your driver's license You also need a notary of translation of foreign driver license (except English) and verification from the consulate general (US, England, France, Canada, Germany, Japan, and Spain). If your driver's license issue date is not present, confirmation of the issue date must be provided. You can also drive legally in Korea with an international Driving Permit for 1 year. But, the foreign license must not expire during that period.

Can I rent a car?

Luna said, You can check their websites for more information: SK - www.skcarrental.com Lotte - www.lotterentacar.net

Can you suggest a cheap way to travel around South Korea?

Luna said, You can acquire a Transportation Card to help you minimize your expenditures for transportation. Check your options here: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/TRP/TP_ENG_8_1_1.jsp https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/TRP/TP_ENG_8_1_2.jsp

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