Increased independence
Take a Working Holiday during your gap year in South Korea and benefit from individual support to find a paid job during your first month.
Start working as soon as you arrive in Korea, thanks to the ongoing support of the local team. Visit the country during your free time, while gaining professional experience abroad!
This gap year program in Korea includes Korean classes followed by a job placement within a local company.
With 2.5 million inhabitants, Daegu is the third-largest city in South Korea. It’s the ideal city to live and work in South Korea!
The program includes 2 Korean language courses over 4 weeks. Classes are held at Daegu’s largest language school, conveniently located in the city center, within walking distance of the accommodation, and housed in a modern building.
Depending on your needs, you can extend the course period or opt for intensive lessons. Language classes are available at various levels, from beginner to upper-intermediate. The school also offers free language exchange sessions twice a week.
In the city center and surrounding areas of Daegu, several large companies like Samsung and Coupang hire individuals with little to no Korean language skills for simple jobs (order preparation, transportation loading, etc.).
Such jobs can often be found during the introductory month. You can start working as soon as your Alien Card is issued (approximately three weeks).
With more than 20 universities, Daegu is the country's leading student city with a cost of living lower than in Seoul, and many job opportunities available for Working Holiday students.
2 Korean language courses are included in the 4-week programme. The courses are given by a renown language school in Daegu, centrally located, within walking distance of the accommodation
Depending on your needs, you can extend the course period or take an intensive course. Language courses are available at different levels, from beginners to upper intermediate. The school also offers language exchanges twice a week at no extra cost.
In the heart of the city and around Daegu, there are several large companies such as Samsung and Coupang that recruit people who speak little or no Korean for student jobs (preparing orders, loading transport, etc.).
Also, paid jobs can be found in the hospitality sector, and in services such as babitting and English teaching. Participants typically start working in Korea as soon as they receive their Alien Card (the process takes around 3 weeks).
Our local partner, based in Tokyo, offers opportunities for intercultural exchanges through Work and Travel programs. Ideal for a gap year in Japan or a gap year in South Korea.
Since 2007, our partners have been offering internships, volunteer missions, and cultural experiences in various countries.
Their goal is to be an innovative organization in educational programs, both online and on-site, designed to foster cultural dialogue and impart international skills.
Intercultural understanding in a globalized world is a key skill. This should not be built solely on “theory” but through enjoyable and enriching experiences.
Their aim is to provide high-quality service to participants and to sustainably support local organizations, particularly in the case of so-called developing countries.
Since 2007, our partners have been offering paid work, internships, volunteer assignments and cultural experiences in various countries..
Their aim is to be an innovator in educational programmes, both online and on-site, designed to promote dialogue between cultures and impart international skills.
Intercultural understanding in a globalised world is a key skill. This is not something that can be built on "theory" alone, but through fun and enriching experiences.
Their aim is to provide a high-quality service to participants and to provide long-term support to local organisations, particularly in the case of so-called developing countries.
This program is available for up to 24 weeks, Please contact us for rates and availability.
| Duration | Fees to be paid upon registration |
|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | 2090€ |
Housing is allocated by local NGOs, not by Freepackers - the descriptions are there to give you an idea of the type of accommodation, as it is very likely that conditions will vary on site depending on the number of volunteers, weather conditions, availability, etc. Each volunteer will be accommodated according to the stated conditions, but it is possible that the accommodation may not match the description or images shown on this site word for word, for example, in the case of annexed housing, renovations, relocations, etc.
Accommodation is in a guest house in Daegu. There are two houses, both in the same area, in the heart of the city centre, just a 3-minute walk from Jungangno metro station and within walking distance of many bars, clubs, shops, shopping centres and the main shopping street.
The guest house consists of dormitories (between 6 and 8 beds) and double rooms. Bathrooms with hot showers and toilets are shared (1 per floor). It can accommodate 73 people. 20% of the income is donated to North Korean refugees.
The rooms are equipped with heating and air conditioning. Towels, sheets, toilet paper, shower gel, shampoo, toothpaste and hairdryer are provided. In each guest house, there is a shared kitchen with a shared living room, a washing machine (free use of which includes laundry), a roof terrace with a garden, a reception with a team on hand during the day, a wifi box, and a suitcase storage area.
If the guest house is not available, accommodation will be provided in another guest house offering similar services.
With 2.5 Million inhabitants, Daegu is one of the largest cities in South Korea. The downtown atmosphere, with its bars, clubs, shops, and markets, is lively and youthful, reflecting the student life. The cost of living is also relatively lower than in Seoul.
Daegu is also an industrial city, home to industries like electronic manufacturing, fashion, textiles, and high technology—offering plenty of job opportunities for Working Holiday participants.
Nearby, you’ll find many places to visit, such as villages with rich historical significance, numerous Buddhist temples, and the neighboring mountains like Palgong-san.
Seoul and Busan are easily accessible by train, which can be quicker or slower depending on your budget (count €16 for 4 hours to Seoul, and around €30 for just 1 hour 45 minutes; to Busan, 1 hour 30 minutes will cost you €5.60, compared with around €10 for 45 minutes).
From Daegu International Airport, you can also take cheap flights to Jeju, Tokyo, China and many other destinations in South-East Asia.
Please contact the embassy or immigration website of the country you wish to enter.
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For any international project, Realstep requires the subscription to a travel insurance policy that includes coverage for accidents, illnesses, repatriation, and civil liability as part of a professional activity abroad
For full protection during studies or an internship abroad, you can subscribe to the Cap Student insurance online by following this link which will give you a 5% discount.
If you subscribe to another insurance policy, we will ask you to send us a copy of your certificate in English.
