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Part-time jobs in Korea for foreigners

30 open alba across 9 cities right now — every one shows the pay, the area, the hours and the Korean level before you apply. No résumé, no fees, one tap.

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Popular part-time jobs for foreigners

Part-time jobs by city

Who can work part-time in Korea?

Work permission depends on your visa, not on the job. As general guidance: holders of F-2, F-4, F-5 and F-6 residence visas can usually take part-time work freely. D-2 (student) and D-4 (language trainee) visa holders normally need part-time work permission from immigration first and are limited in weekly hours. E-9 non-professional visas are tied to one employer. H-1 working-holiday visas allow most part-time work with some exclusions.

Albadari shows what each workplace says about visas on every job and links you to official sources. It is guidance, never a legal decision — confirm your case on HiKorea or by calling 1345. Check your visa in “Can I work?” →

Minimum wage in Korea (2026)

The statutory minimum wage is ₩10,320 per hour in 2026. Albadari refuses any posting below it — for daily, weekly or monthly pay we check the implied hourly rate too. If you work 15 hours or more a week you are also entitled to weekly holiday pay (주휴수당). Minimum wage details →

How Albadari works

  1. 1Tell us about youNationality, visa, Korean level, where and when you can work. About a minute, no documents.
  2. 2See jobs that fitPay, area, hours and Korean level are on every card. Filter by time of day, pay and Korean level.
  3. 3Apply in one tapYour phone stays masked. The Albadari team calls you in English or Korean if the workplace wants to proceed.

Latest part-time jobs

Café Staff 1Café · Verified workplace
₩82,560/day
Seoul · Mapo-guVariesNo KoreanExp. preferred
Foreigners welcomeMealStart now
Restaurant Staff 2Restaurant
₩10,820/hour
Seoul · Gangnam-guVariesBasicNo experience
Foreigners welcomeEasy applyWeekends
Warehouse / Logistics Staff 4Warehouse / Logistics · Verified workplace
₩11,820/hour
Incheon · Namdong-guVariesConversationalNo experience
Foreigners welcomeEasy applyWeekends
Hotel / Cleaning Staff 5Hotel / Cleaning
₩12,320/hour
Suwon · Paldal-guVariesGoodExp. preferred
Foreigners welcomeMealStart now
See all 30 jobs

Questions foreigners ask about part-time work in Korea

Can foreigners work part-time in Korea?

Many can, depending on visa. F-series residence visas (F-2, F-4, F-5, F-6) generally allow work. Students on D-2 and language trainees on D-4 usually need part-time work permission (시간제 취업 허가) from immigration first, with weekly hour limits. E-9 visas are tied to a specific employer. Always confirm your own case on HiKorea or with your school — Albadari gives guidance, not legal decisions.

What does alba (알바) mean?

Alba is short for areubaiteu (아르바이트), the Korean word for a part-time job. Café, restaurant, convenience store, warehouse and event work are the most common alba.

How much do part-time jobs in Korea pay?

Every job must pay at least the statutory minimum wage, which Albadari checks on every posting. Many foreigner-friendly jobs pay ₩11,000–₩13,000 per hour; evening, weekend and logistics shifts often pay more. Weekly holiday pay (주휴수당) applies when you work 15 hours or more a week.

Do I need to speak Korean?

Not always. Every Albadari job shows the Korean level needed as four pips — from none to fluent — so you can filter for jobs that need no Korean or only basic phrases.

Do I need a résumé or ARC number to apply?

No. You create a short profile once (visa type, Korean level, availability) and apply to any job in one tap. Your phone number is masked; the Albadari team calls you if the workplace wants to proceed.

Which cities have the most part-time jobs for foreigners?

Seoul (Hongdae, Sinchon, Mapo, Gangnam), Bucheon, Incheon, Ansan, Suwon and Seongnam have the most openings, followed by Busan and Daegu. Browse jobs by city below.