Youth Helpline 1388
Emergency lineHow they can help
A helpline for young people aged 9-24 about any worry: home, violence, school, or the future. Your call is confidential.
- Opening hours
- 24 hours
- Languages
- 한국어
Rights information
Work & Part-time Jobs
Contracts, wages, minimum wage, unpaid pay
Articles in this topic
- Work & Part-time Jobs
Do I really need a written work contract?
Yes. A written contract is the strongest proof that protects you. Always get your own copy and keep it.
Reviewed 6 September 2026 - Work & Part-time Jobs
How much should I be paid per hour? (Minimum wage)
Korea sets a legal minimum hourly wage. You cannot be paid less than it because you are young or not a Korean citizen.
Reviewed 6 September 2026 - Work & Part-time Jobs
I worked but was not paid
You must be paid for the work you did. This is true even if you are young, not a Korean citizen, or never signed a contract.
Reviewed 6 September 2026 - Work & Part-time Jobs
몇 살부터 일할 수 있나요? 청소년이 지켜야 할 규칙
청소년도 일할 수 있지만, 나이에 따라 필요한 서류와 일할 수 있는 시간이 정해져 있습니다. 이것은 청소년을 보호하기 위한 규칙입니다.
Reviewed 6 September 2026 한국어
Where to get help
Danuri Call Center 1577-1366
Emergency lineHow they can help
A 24-hour multilingual call center for migrants, covering daily-life questions and violence support.
- Opening hours
- 24 hours
- Languages
- 한국어 · English · 中文 · Tiếng Việt · +
Ministry of Employment and Labor Helpline 1350
How they can help
Advice on unpaid wages, employment contracts and how to file a wage complaint.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00-18:00
- Languages
- 한국어 · English · 中文 · Tiếng Việt · +
Korea Legal Aid Corporation 132
How they can help
Free legal advice from a public body, with free litigation support if you meet the criteria.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00-18:00
- Languages
- 한국어
Rainbow Youth Center for Migrant Youth
How they can help
A specialist centre supporting migrant-background youth with study, careers, Korean language and counselling.
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 09:00-18:00
- Languages
- 한국어
Reviewed 6 September 2026