Key Factors for employment success in Korea
By 안홍석April 14, 20261
🇰🇷 Korea
Based on combined analysis of government data:
(1) TOPIK Level 4+
Only 20.8% of foreign residents hold TOPIK certification
→ Level 4+ places candidates in roughly the top 10%
(2) Internship during studies
43.9% secure employment before graduation
Source: KEDI, Foreign Income & Employment Data 2024