Getting a non-teaching job

From Korea

Non-teaching jobs are not especially easy to come by in Korea, and generally require an exceptionally high level of education, fluency in Korean, a business partner, or personal wealth. Part-time work is also technically illegal, but this does not stop people from doing the odd job here and there in freelance translating, acting, and so on.

To work for a foreign company in Korea is somewhat difficult, as they are more likely to send somebody from within the company to Korea rather than pick up a foreigner living in Korea. Working for a Korean company is somewhat easier, but usually much lower paying. People in fields such as IT, certain types of electrical engineering, and technical writing can find jobs.

Work'n'play is one site with non-teaching jobs, along with Korea Job Link. The Korea Herald also hires editors from time to time.

Visas for doing jobs other than teaching are H-1 (Working Holiday), D-8 (Business Visa), E-7 and E-3

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