How Foreign Workers Can Easily Earn Money in Korea
Are you a foreign worker living in Korea?
In this post, you’ll learn real, legal, and beginner-friendly ways to earn extra income in Korea.
Whether you’re on an E-9, H-2, or student visa, read to the end for practical tips!
✅ 1. Short-Term Factory Jobs (Evenings or Weekends)
- No experience needed
- Typical pay: KRW 12,000–16,000 per hour
- Common work: packaging, labeling, quality checking
- Find jobs on: Albamon, Albacheonguk, or bulletin boards at foreign support centers
⚠️ E-9 visa holders must check job eligibility and may need workplace change registration via the Ministry of Labor
✅ 2. Resell Secondhand Items (Danggeun Market, Junggonara)
- Requires basic Korean only
- Buy low → clean it → sell high
- Good items: bicycles, small electronics, old smartphones
💡 Example: “I bought a used bicycle for KRW 5,000 and sold it for KRW 20,000. I made around KRW 200,000 in a month this way!”
✅ 3. Interpretation or Translation Side Jobs
- Especially in Vietnamese, Burmese, or Indonesian
- Support centers, hospitals, or schools may offer freelance gigs
- Even with basic skills + translation apps, beginners can start
✅ 4. Start a YouTube or TikTok Channel
- Use your phone to create content
- Examples: “A Day in My Factory Life”, “My Dorm Room Tour”, “Grocery Prices in Korea”
- Vietnamese and Myanmar viewers love this content
✅ Once your YouTube channel reaches 1,000 subscribers + 4,000 watch hours, you can apply for monetization.
✅ 5. Offer Language Help or Korean Lessons
- Teach basic Korean to other foreigners (1:1 lessons)
- Help read contracts, documents, and charge small fees
- Post services on social media or foreigner groups
📌 Legal Tip: Always Check Your Visa Conditions
가까운 외국인 지원 센터 또는 노동부 지사를 방문하여 확인하십시오.
All part-time work must comply with your visa type
E-9 및 H-2 비자 소지자는 종종 부업에 대한 허가가 필요합니다
