Two different systems decide what you can do at work: labour law, and your residence status. They are run by different offices, and asking the wrong one wastes weeks. Links only, nothing copied.
Pay and working conditions
A written contract is required, and unpaid wages have a formal complaint route that does not need a lawyer to start.
Ministry of Employment and LaborSets the rules on contracts, hours, minimum wage and unpaid wage complaints.moel.go.krStart here for what the law says, and for where to file if wages are late.
Work24 — national employment portalThe government's job and employment support portal, including insurance and training programmes.work24.go.krJob listings aside, this is where employment insurance and support programmes are applied for.
What your status lets you do
Taking work your status does not cover puts your stay at risk, not just your job. Permission to change or add an activity is a separate application.
HiKorea — immigration civil applicationsChange of status, permission to engage in other activities, and part-time work permits are filed here.hikorea.go.krApply before you start, not after. Approval is not retroactive.
Korea Immigration ServiceWhere changes to residence status and immigration policy are announced first.immigration.go.krThe 2026 restructuring of the E-series is explained here before it reaches the summary sites.
Employment cases turn on the wording of your contract and your specific status. Nothing here is advice about your situation — take the actual documents to the desks below.
Which office did you end up dealing with, and how long did it take?
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