Job offers in Korea often present unclear contract terms for foreign applicants, especially regarding hours and termination. Many candidates receive verbal promises that differ from written contracts, which creates risk at onboarding and later employment.
Most jobs in Korea operate under a 40-hour standard workweek with mandatory overtime pay for hours beyond that threshold. This reality shapes hiring offers, visa sponsorship decisions and daily scheduling for foreign employees.
Worker situation A frequent situation for foreign applicants is receiving a job offer that names a fixed-term contract (a contract with a defined end date) instead of a regular contract, which changes notice, severance and benefit expectations. This piece explains …