Looking for work in Korea? Here is a comprehensive list of job search platforms, recruitment agencies, and free legal support centers available to foreign workers.
🎓 English Teaching
ETIS (English Teachers in Seoul)
A site for native English speakers looking for teaching positions in Korea.
- Tel: +82-2-399-9009
- Email: recruiting@sen.go.kr
Dave's ESL Cafe
The most actively used online community for English instructors, with job boards and discussion forums.
💼 Recruitment Agencies in Korea
| Agency | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| EU Chamber of Commerce | +82-2-6261-2700 | ecck@ecck.eu |
| Venture People / PPCG | +82-2-2016-6600 | webmaster@ppcg.co.kr |
| Top Head Hunter | +82-2-555-7234 | top@topheadhunter.co.kr |
| Manpower Executive Search | +82-2-6677-9900 | — |
| Unico Search | +82-2-551-2300 | help@unicosearch.com |
| Adecco | +82-2-6000-3800 | adecco@adecco.co.kr |
| Halcyon Search International | +82-822-733-2244 | ck@halcyonsearch.com |
| ASK Now Inc | +82-2-555-4575 | — |
⚖️ Free Legal & Labor Support
Ministry of Employment and Labor
Handles wage delays, unfair dismissal, and labor disputes.
- Hotline: 1350 (English: press #7) or +82-2-1544-1350
- moel.go.kr
Seoul Global Center
Free legal advice from lawyers and labor attorneys, weekdays 2–5 PM.
- Location: 3F Seoul Press Center, 124 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
- Tel: +82-2-2075-4137
Seoul Bar Association
Free legal consulting for migrant workers.
- Every Monday (10:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00)
- Location: 1F Seoul Bar Association, Seocho Station Exit 8 (Line 2)
- Tel: +82-2-3476-8080
🏢 Migrant Worker Centers in Seoul
| Center | Contact |
|---|---|
| Gangdong Global Migrant Center | +82-2-478-0126 |
| Geumcheon Global Migrant Center | +82-2-868-5208 |
| Seongdong Global Migrant Center | +82-2-2282-7974 |
| Seongbuk Global Migrant Center | +82-2-911-2884 |
| Yangcheon Global Migrant Center | +82-2-2643-0808 |
| Eunpyeong Global Migrant Center | +82-2-359-3410 |
Other Free Legal Consultation
| Organization | Schedule | Location | Tel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jogyesa Temple | 1st Sunday/month, 14:00–17:00 | 55 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu | +82-2-732-5292 |
| Labor Pastoral Commission | 1st Monday/month, 14:00–17:00 | 95 Bomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu | +82-2-928-2049 |
| Korean Chinese House | 2nd Sunday/month, 14:00–17:00 | 371 Bongcheon-ro, Gwanak-gu | +82-2-872-9290 |
| Philippine Cultural Center | 2nd Sunday/month, 14:00–17:00 | 32 Jongno 14-gil, Jongno-gu | +82-2-735-2885 |