Part-Time Work Rules for International Students in Korea
How D-2 and D-4 students legally work part-time in Korea — the permit, weekly hour limits, TOPIK requirements, allowed jobs and the risks of skipping it.
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Work, Study & Visas
Everyone's Korea plan eventually collides with a visa question: which one, how long, and what does it let you do? These guides map the alphabet soup — D-2, D-4, E-2, F-2-7, the digital nomad visa — and walk you through the procedures people actually face: extending your stay on HiKorea, choosing a language school, and getting legal permission to work part-time as a student. Start with the visa types overview, then jump to the guide that matches your situation. Once you're here on a long-term visa, your next stops are the ARC guide and opening a bank account.
Studying Korean in Korea: University Programs vs Hagwons
Comparing Yonsei, Sogang, SNU and other university Korean programs with private hagwons — 2026 costs, D-4 visa rules, teaching styles and how to choose.
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How to Extend Your Stay in Korea: A HiKorea Walkthrough
Step-by-step guide to extending your visa or sojourn period in Korea — HiKorea e-applications, immigration office reservations, fees and documents.
· 4 min read
Korea's Digital Nomad Visa (F-1-D): Income Rules and How to Apply
Who qualifies for Korea's F-1-D workation visa in 2026 — the income threshold, insurance rules, eased regional tiers, documents and application steps.
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Korean Visa Types Explained: D-2, D-4, E-2, F-2 and More
A plain-English map of Korea's visa system — student, work, working holiday, residency and digital nomad visas, and which one fits your situation.
· 5 min read