Work in South Korea with JENZA
by JENZA
Program Overview
Work abroad, learn a language, + lean into one of the most fascinating cultures in the world with JENZA South Korea. With a guaranteed backpacker job at the end of your four-week language school!
Why Work South Korea
Riding a global K-wave, South Korean culture may feel as familiar as your Samsung – but finding a job + sorting all the bank and tax essentials without speaking the language can be tricky. Our four-week arrival + language orientation helps takes care of everything you need to kickstart your South Korea working holiday.
How it works
We'll help you apply for your visa before you go. When you arrive, you'll have four weeks in a traveller houseshare with daily language lessons, plus an in-country team to help sort all your permits ready to start work. Depending on the level of language skills you learn, you’ll then be set up with either a hospitality or warehouse job to help fund your time over there – with job support for your whole visa.
Who can go
You’ll need to be eligible for a South Korea working holiday visa. This allows 18-30 or 35 year olds (depending on your nationality) to stay for up to 12 months. Most passport holders are permitted to work 25 hours a week.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- During High School
- Post High School
- Working Holiday
- Andorran
- Argentinian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Brazilian
- Belgian
- Canadian
- Chilean
- Czech
- Danish
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Hungarian
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Japanese
- Latvian
- Luxembourg
- Dutch
- Kiwi
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Taiwanese
- British
- Scottish
- Welsh
- American
Updated Jul 29, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- South Korea
Eligible Nationalities
- Andorran
- Argentinian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Brazilian
- Belgian
- Canadian
- Chilean
- Czech
- Danish
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Hungarian
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Japanese
- Latvian
- Luxembourg
- Dutch
- Kiwi
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Taiwanese
- British
- Scottish
- Welsh
- American
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Application Procedures
- Other
Age Requirement
18-35
Duration
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- During High School
- Post High School
Starts At
Salary & Compensation
Pay may vary depending on your role
Refund Policy
Other
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the pre-departure meeting?
This is comprehensive group video call with the team at World Unite and other travellers arriving on the same day as you. They will cover off all the essential info to help you prep for life in South Korea: including the documents you need, schedules, and what to expect when you arrive.
What is the accommodation in Daegu like?
As part of the package, you get the first four weeks' accommodation included, helping you find your feet without having to worry about where you're going to sleep. Accommodation is a basic shared house with shared rooms. There will be bunk beds, a shared kitchen and bathroom, and a living space. If you wish to upgrade to a twin room in the shared house, contact us for prices.
How do JENZA help me get a job?
Our sidekicks, World Unite, are your in-country experts for all things job related. When you arrive, you'll be enrolled in a four-week language course to prepare you for the world of work. In the third or fourth week of your course, you will have a one-to-one consultation with World Unite. They will present you with potential job options in Seoul, Daegu or Busan based on the level of basic Korean you have learned.
How does JENZA help me with my visa application?
You'll have a step-by-step guide on how to apply for your South Korea working holiday visa, with links to all the right forms and advice on how to fill out your supporting documents. It's worth noting that some nationalities will need to apply for their visa in person at an embassy or consulate, while others will be able to apply by post. All of this will be outlined in your visa guide.
Which nationalities are eligible for a South Korea working visa?
Please check out our website for more information on eligible nationalities. The duration, eligibility requirements, process and level of support funds required to apply vary per country, so please reach out to a member of our team for more information.
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