Part-Time Employment Permit 

A. Private tutoring activities are strictly restricted, taking into consideration the specific nature of such activities, including the location and students/clients.

B. If a student intends to engage in employment activities prescribed under the Enforcement Decree of the Immigration Control Act, they must comply with the individual guidelines applicable to the relevant status of stay.

C. Activities that involve receiving temporary allowances, prizes, honoraria, or other compensation incidental to daily life, provided that such activities do not infringe upon the essential purpose of the student (study) status, are excluded from the scope of activities requiring permission.

 A. Applicants must hold a D-2 (Student) visa and demonstrate sufficient Korean language proficiency, generally evidenced by TOPIK Level 3 or higher, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the university or the Immigration Office.
(Specific requirements may vary depending on the student’s academic program and current immigration guidelines.)

B. Applicants must have obtained confirmation and approval from the international student advisor/coordinator.

C. Students who have been exceptionally granted permission to stay after completing their academic program due to failure to meet graduation requirements (e.g., insufficient credits) are not permitted to engage in part-time employment.

Konkuk University is certified as a Top-Tier University in International Education Qualification Assurance System(IEQAS)
Accordingly, international students are permitted to engage in part-time employment as follows:

• Up to 30 hours per week on weekdays 

• No hourly limit on weekends and during vacation periods

However, the following students are subject to stricter limits:

• First- and second-year students who do not hold TOPIK Level 3 or higher, or

• Third- and fourth-year students who do not hold TOPIK Level 4 or higher

→ In these cases, part-time employment is limited to a maximum of 10 hours per week, including weekdays, weekends, and vacation periods.

 A. Permission may be restricted if a student is deemed unable to appropriately balance academics and employment due to either of the following, based on the most recently completed semester:

• • An attendance rate of 70% or lower, or 

  • An average GPA of C (2.0) or lower, calculated based on completed credits.

B. Non-compliant applicants
Students who fall under any of the following categories will be subject to measures in accordance with applicable regulations and processing standards:

• • Engaging in part-time employment without obtaining prior permission, or violating the conditions of the granted permission

  • Inaccurate or incomplete reporting of application details, such as the workplace, working hours, or other required information

A. Part-Time Employment Confirmation Form

• • Must be signed and stamped by the employer

  • Downloadable from “Frequently Used Forms (No. 7)”

B. Copy of Alien Registration Card

• • Copies of both the front and back sides are required

C. Employment Contract

• • Must clearly state the job description, period and hours of employment, and hourly wage

D. Copy of Business Registration Certificate

• • The employer’s name must match the name stated on the employment contract

E. Academic Transcript

• • The average GPA of the most recent semester must be C (2.0) or higher

F. Korean Language Proficiency Certificate (e.g., TOPIK score report or an equivalent document)

In-Person Visit

• • Prepare all required documents in advance, make a reservation, and visit the Immigration Office in person. 

  • Reservation path:
    http://www.hikorea.go.kr → Civil Service Application → Visit Reservation → Apply for Visit Reservation
    
    

Online Application

• • Access http://www.hikorea.go.kr

  • Select Electronic Civil Services → Select Service:
    Permission for Part-Time Employment for International Students (D-2) and Language Trainees (D-4-1)

  • Upload scanned copies of the required documents

• In cases involving construction or manufacturing sectors, regardless of the number of violations, a departure order within 30 days will be issued without exception upon the first violation. However, entry restrictions will be suspended (deferred).

• For violations of part-time employment permission, students will be restricted from changing their status of stay to D-10 (Job-Seeking) after graduation.

• Approval from the Ministry of Justice must be obtained before the start date of employment.
  (Please allow sufficient processing time when applying.)

• Employment with foreign language education–related institutions, recruitment agencies, or labor dispatch agencies is not permitted.

• If a student changes the place of employment due to a change of employer, the change must be reported again within 15 days from the date of change.