International College

Penalties for Illegal Employment & Employer Responsibility

1. Penalties for International Students

• Up to 3 years of imprisonment or a fine of up to 30 million KRW
• Additional penalties may be imposed
• Visa status may be canceled and forced deportation may occur

 This may result in serious restrictions on re-entry and stay in Korea in the future

2. Employers Subject to Punishment

• Delivery agencies that knowingly hire international students illegally
• Owners of delivery businesses who knowingly employ international students
• Employers who are aware of name lending (identity misuse) but ignore it

ㅡ> Subject to criminal punishment and fines

3. Prohibition of Delivery Work & Identity Lending for International Students

Delivery-related jobs are prohibited

• Working as a parcel delivery driver
• Working as a delivery rider for delivery agencies
• Includes apps like Baemin, Yogiyo, Coupang Eats, etc.

- These jobs fall under restricted employment categories

4. Identity lending is illegal

• Using another person’s name to work as a delivery rider
  → This is considered illegal employment and identity misuse

 If caught, you may face serious administrative and criminal penalties