Frequently Asked Questions
I'm an F-4 (Overseas Korean) holder. What kinds of jobs can I do?
Since the February 2026 reform, F-4 holders can work in occupations that were previously restricted — manual packaging, loading/unloading, warehouse work, and under the notice effective February 12, 2026, general construction laborer work as well (general roles). You also remain eligible for manufacturing assembly, processing, inspection, F&B, plus skilled trades like cooking, welding, CNC, and office work (skilled roles). Still restricted: cleaner, courier, and food-delivery roles — judged by the actual task, not the industry (warehouse loading is fine; going out on deliveries is a violation).
My H-2 visa is still valid — what changed in 2026?
New H-2 visas are no longer issued as of February 2026, but existing H-2 holders can keep working through their remaining period. Many H-2 holders are now transitioning to F-4 with fee waivers, which opens up a wider range of jobs. Just tell us your current status when you register and we'll match you under either H-2 or F-4.
I have F-2, F-5, or F-6. Are there any restrictions on what I can do?
F-2, F-5, and F-6 holders have no restrictions on employment activities, so there is no visa-based limit on the work we can introduce — general factory and service work, skilled trades, and on-site resident work (a month or longer at one site) alike. We match you based on your experience, language ability, and preferred conditions. One exception: F-2-R (regional-specific) holders can only work within their approved city/county, so we do not send F-2-R holders to sites outside that area.
I'm on a D-2 student visa. Can I work part-time?
Part-time work itself can be legal for D-2 with a Part-Time Work Permit (S-3) from your university and immigration (HiKorea) — service jobs such as restaurants, cafés and convenience stores, within weekly hour limits (undergraduate up to 30 hrs, graduate up to 35 hrs on weekdays with qualifying scores; weekends and vacations unlimited for degree students). But the permit is never issued for construction or manufacturing, and the two kinds of work MyKoreaWork places — daily/short-term site work and on-site resident work — are not possible under D-2. So we cannot introduce you to the jobs we handle, and we tell you this before you register.
I'm on D-4 (language training). Can I also work part-time?
The same answer as D-2 applies. With a Part-Time Work Permit (S-3) — after at least 6 months of stay and typically a 90%+ attendance rate — D-4 holders may do part-time service work, up to 20 hrs/week including weekends and vacation (the unlimited-weekend rule applies only to D-2 degree students, not D-4). But the permit is never issued for construction or manufacturing, so the daily/short-term and on-site resident work MyKoreaWork places is not possible under D-4, and we cannot introduce you to the jobs we handle.
I'm on a G-1 visa (humanitarian stay or asylum seeker). Can I work?
It depends on your sub-status — we place only G-1-6 (humanitarian stay) holders with a valid work permit (activity-outside-status permit). G-1-6 holders can obtain the permit without a waiting period and work in ready-to-work roles such as factory, packaging, warehouse, cleaning, kitchen helper, serving and agriculture — construction is included in the permitted scope. Asylum seekers (G-1-5) may apply for a permit 6 months after filing, but even with it they cannot be placed in construction or manufacturing, so G-1-5 is not a status we can place on site. (G-1-10 is the foreign-patient category and is not for employment.) We verify your permit, its expiry, and any workplace restriction before matching, and we are upfront with employers about your status. Already-in-Korea only — we do not handle overseas asylum claims or recruitment.
What documents do I need at registration?
At first, only your basic info, visa type, and current status. We don't ask for sensitive documents (passport, ARC) in the initial chat. If we need them later for verification or contract preparation, we'll guide you through a separate official process.
Do I have to pay anything?
MyKoreaWork is free to register and use, and we will never ask you for a registration fee or deposit. Your wage is paid to you directly by the employer, and deducting a placement fee from your wage is illegal in Korea. Any placement fee is charged separately and only within the cap set by the Employment Security Act. MyKoreaWork handles on-site resident placements (a month or longer at one site) directly, anywhere in Korea; for daily and short-term work, we either match you ourselves or connect you with a verified hiring partner in your area. We connect you only with verified, licensed employers and partners, and we support you in your own language.
Do I need to speak Korean?
Not always. Many general roles (packaging, loading, warehouse, cleaning, agriculture) accept little or no Korean — beginner level is fine. F&B serving, office work, and most skilled roles usually require conversational Korean. Tell us your TOPIK level or self-assessed level, and we will match you to roles that fit.
I need a dormitory. Can I still register?
Yes. Many manufacturing, agriculture, and rural F&B employers in our network provide dormitories. Just check the dormitory option in the registration form and we'll prioritize matching you with employers who offer one.
How will you contact me after I register?
Through the channel you choose during registration — KakaoTalk, WhatsApp, LINE, Telegram, phone, or email. We usually reply within 1 business day.