🇰🇷 Working Holiday Visa in Daegu, South Korea

✈️ Basic Package Includes

• Zoom preparation session (2–4 weeks before arrival)
• Meet & Greet at Incheon Airport (Seoul)
  • Arrival is always on the Friday before the first Monday of each month
  • Escort to train to Daegu (ticket not included; help provided)
  • Optional Package for arrival journey on public transportation: (KTX Seoul-Dongdaegu, Seoul airport train, Daegu subway, incl. returnable deposit of magnetic card): +60 USD
  • Pickup at Daegu station and escort to accommodation
• 28 nights of accommodation in a shared apartment in Daegu (6-share), extra $350 for twin
• Help with all formalities:
  • Alien Registration Card (ARC)
  • Resident registration
  • Tax number
  • Public health system registration
  • Pension fund
  • Pre-paid SIM card
  • Bank account
• Weekly social activity or outing
• Job counseling session (~2 hours)
• CV translation to Korean + formatting for local job market
• Personal job search support
• Access to an online knowledge base with info on living and working in South Korea
• 1 year of support for all matters related to living and working in Korea

📍 Location: Daegu

• South Korea’s 3rd largest city (pop. 2.5 million)

• Between Seoul (1h45m by KTX) and Busan (50m by KTX)* Known for:

  • Vibrant student life (23 universities/colleges)
  • Lower cost of living than Seoul
  • Industries: Fashion, high-tech, electronics
  • Events: Chicken & Beer Festival, Jazz Festival, Colorful Daegu

🏠 Accommodation

• 28 nights in shared apartment (twin or 6-share)
  • 6-share dorm room included in Basic Package ($1,850)
  • 2-person twin room extra $350 for the 28 nights
  • Extra week in 6-person dorm $90
  • Extra week in 2-person twin room $140
• En-suite bath, kitchenette, washing machine, lockers
• Central location, walkable to language school
• Shared lounge, kitchen, Wi-Fi, filtered water

NOTE : If you're planning to book your own place to stay, we can reduce your fee to $1500; however, the basic fee is required in order for us to support you with all other services, including language classes, guaranteed job placemet, formalities, and 1 year of support.

📘 Language Classes

• Provided by “The Box,” Daegu’s largest language school
• Choose: 2 or 5 sessions/week (90 minutes each) for 4 weeks

• $200 extra for 2 sessions/ week for 4 weeks
• $425 extra for 5 sessions/ week for 4 weeks

• Levels: Beginner to Upper-Intermediate
• Daily 2-hour language exchange sessions (free)

💼 Job Opportunities in Daegu

Common job opportunities for Working Holiday participants include:

• English Teaching Assistant (No Korean required)
• Childcare/Nanny Roles in English (No Korean required)
• Cafés, Bars, and Restaurants (Basic Korean required)
• Modeling
• Accommodation for Work (e.g., hostels, farms)

Additionally, large companies such as Samsung and Coupang hire staff with little or no Korean language skills for roles like:

• Packing products for shipment
• Loading and unloading goods
• Labeling items

💰 Pay & Work Conditions

• Wage: KRW 9,860/hour (national minimum)
• Hours: Up to 25 hours/week (per visa rules)
• Note: Work is intended as a secondary part of the experience.

🚫 Job Restrictions

Jobs requiring professional licenses—like lead teaching roles or chef positions—are not allowed under the Working Holiday Visa.

💡 Language Learning Encouraged

Learning Korean significantly expands job opportunities and enhances the overall experience.

🌆 Guaranteed Hospitality & Childcare Jobs in Seoul, Busan and Daegu

We offer guaranteed hospitality jobs in Seoul, Busan and Daegu secured during the 4-week orientation period in Daegu. Participants can begin working shortly after. This guaranteed placement costs and extra $375.

🔧 Example Job Roles

• Restaurants, fast food outlets, cafés, pubs, hotels, and guesthouses
• Common tasks include:
  • Serving
  • Kitchen assistance
  • Dishwashing
  • Luggage handling
  • Room service
  • Table setting
  • Cleaning
  • Pizza or burger preparation
  • Other similar duties

💰 Pay & Work Details

• Wage: KRW 9,860/hour (minimum wage) or slightly higher
• Hours: Maximum allowed under the Working Holiday visa

✅ Job Placement Process

• Exact job/employer details are unknown before travel
• Placement is guaranteed shortly after orientation
• If the first interview doesn’t lead to a job, more interviews will be arranged
• Flexibility is essential; participants are expected to accept roles unless they have a valid reason not to

Payment and Cancellation Terms

• $500 refundable deposit required

• Remainder due 60 days before arrival date

• If cancelled 61 days or more prior to scheduled arrival date, payments are fully refundable

• If cancelled 31-60 days prior to scheduled arrival date, there is a $500 cancellation fee

• If cancelled within 30-21 days of arrival date, there is a 50% cancellation fee

• If cancelled less than 21 days prior to scheduled arrival date or in case of no show or early program termination there is a 100% cancellation fee

• Change of arrival date at no charge up to 4 weeks prior to scheduled arrival date

• Change of arrival date less than 4 weeks prior to scheduled arrival date: 150 USD change fee

WAIT- Make sure you're old enough- and not too old!

South Korea Working Holiday Visa: Eligibility Overview

Key Notes

• Minimum age for all participating countries is 18.
• Maximum age varies by nationality. You must apply before your birthday that exceeds the limit.
  • Example: U.S. citizens must apply before their 31st birthday.
  • Example: U.K. citizens must apply before their 36th birthday.
• Once issued, you have one year to enter South Korea for the first time.
• Your permitted stay begins upon entry with the Working Holiday Visa.