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Important: Work Legally During Summer Vacation – Part-Time Work Permission Required
Writer : Office of International Affairs (Retention Team)
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Date : 2026.06.22
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Hit : 108
Dear International Students,
As the semester vacation begins, many students plan to work part-time. Before you start, please make sure you have received Immigration approval.
Korean Immigration is strictly enforcing part-time employment regulations. Working without permission or outside the permitted job categories may result in serious legal consequences, including fines, visa cancellation, or deportation.
Before You Start Working
1. Secure a job offer
2. Prepare the required documents with your employer
3. Visit the Woosong Visa Office (W3, Room 105) for document review
4. Apply for permission through Korean Immigration
5. Wait for approval before starting work
2. Prepare the required documents with your employer
3. Visit the Woosong Visa Office (W3, Room 105) for document review
4. Apply for permission through Korean Immigration
5. Wait for approval before starting work
You are NOT allowed to begin working until Immigration approval has been granted.
Important Reminders
1. Newly arrived students cannot work during their first semester in Korea.
2. Bachelor/Language students: Up to 20 hours/week
3. Master's/Doctoral students: Up to 30 hours/week
4. Additional working hours may be allowed depending on Korean language proficiency and academic performance.
2. Bachelor/Language students: Up to 20 hours/week
3. Master's/Doctoral students: Up to 30 hours/week
4. Additional working hours may be allowed depending on Korean language proficiency and academic performance.
We Are Here to Help
The Woosong Visa Office is committed to helping you work legally and safely. Please follow the proper procedures to protect your visa status and avoid unnecessary penalties.
Please read the attached Part-Time Employment Guide and Poster carefully before accepting any job.
If you have any questions, please contact the Woosong Visa Office (W3, Room 105).
Phone: 042-630-6619
Email: visa@wsu.ac.kr
Best regards,
Retention Team
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