Top 05 highest paying Korean jobs today

In addition to trade and investment cooperation, in recent years, Vietnam has become a favorite destination for many Korean tourists. Close geographical distance, beautiful tourist attractions, delicious food, stable political situation... are the points that attract Koreans to Vietnam. Thanks to that, Korean job opportunities in the coming years will be more open with high salaries and many attractive benefits. Let's find out with Dai Nam University the Top 5 highest-paying Korean jobs today!

1. Korean Translation and Interpretation

This is the Korean job that most Korean learners aim for. Because from commerce, business, movies, books, production, IT, football, banking,... all fields with Korean elements need Korean translation and interpretation. Therefore, the job opportunities in the translation and interpretation industry are very large.

The number of Korean companies or businesses cooperating with Korean partners is increasing day by day, so the salary for Korean translators and interpreters is very good. Currently, the salary for translators and interpreters is about 800~1000 USD/month. Many companies and businesses also support shuttle buses for employees, provide lunch, dinner,... some companies and businesses such as Samsung, Woori Bank, translators are also supported with TOPIK allowance.

2. Korean secretary and assistant

Assistant, secretary of director, general director, chairman, consular secretary,... is a position in charge of interpreting for the boss in meetings, negotiations, meetings with customers and partners; Arranging, organizing, updating the boss's work schedule, meeting schedule, business schedule; Managing and securing the storage of documents and records; Preparing papers and documents as requested by the boss; Drafting official dispatches, contracts, documents and records as directed by the boss,... This position also often has to go on business trips with the boss.

It can be said that this is an important position, the right-hand man of Korean bosses when working with Vietnamese partners. Therefore, the position of secretary and assistant is one of the jobs that requires very high requirements but will receive a very good salary and benefits. Currently, the average salary for the position of assistant and secretary is over 1000~1500 USD. Depending on the size of the company and the type of business, this salary may fluctuate. In addition to the fixed monthly salary, this position can receive other allowances, overtime pay, business expenses, etc.

3. Lecturer, Korean teacher

If you love teaching, being a Korean lecturer or teacher is a job worth considering. You can teach in universities, colleges, intermediate schools, Korean language centers or high schools that offer Korean language training. Currently, Korean language training schools are opening every year. There is a shortage of human resources who can teach Korean in Vietnam. Therefore, schools are willing to pay good salaries to recruit Korean lecturers and teachers.

Compared to other language training majors, the current salary for Korean lecturers and teachers is quite high, especially in private schools. The average salary is about 10~15 million VND/month. In addition to the fixed salary, Korean lecturers at universities also receive overtime pay each term, 13th month salary, homeroom teacher salary,... and other payments when taking on additional jobs. Therefore, the total income is quite large.

4. Tour guide/ Tour operator

In recent years, Vietnam has become the most popular foreign tourist destination for Koreans. In addition, the demand for exploring the land of kimchi among Vietnamese people has also increased. Therefore, the profession of Korean tour guide has received much attention. In addition to the requirement of foreign language ability, candidates must have knowledge of the culture and history of both Korea and Vietnam, so the salary for this profession is very good.

The basic salary of a Korean-speaking tour guide ranges from 10 million VND/month or more, not including tips, bonuses, and travel allowances. Unlike other professions, the main source of income for tour guides often comes from tips, sales commissions, and bonuses. And if you lead foreign tours, the income is even higher.

5. Sales staff/marketing staff/import-export staff

As trade and commerce between Vietnam and Korea expands, companies need sales teams who know Korean well. Not only Korean companies but also Vietnamese companies with Korean partners will need candidates who know Korean.

Using Korean to find partners, negotiate, and sign contracts happens regularly. Compared to employees who use Vietnamese or English, sales staff, marketing staff, and import-export staff who are fluent in Korean will receive much higher commissions. The salary for sales staff who are fluent in Korean is about 400~500 USD/month, along with extremely attractive sales bonuses and commissions.

However, unlike other professions, Korean professions are not completely separate but often support and complement each other. In other words, people who know Korean can simultaneously take on many jobs at the same time. For example, people who work as assistants or secretaries during office hours can teach at a Korean language center in the evening, or can tutor Vietnamese for Korean bosses who come to work in Vietnam. Or Korean lecturers can interpret for seminars, conferences, etc., or translate books and stories in their free time. Office administrative staff can also take on additional work as document translators, movie translators, etc.

Above are the top 5 popular Korean jobs today. All of these jobs complement each other, helping Korean learners improve their Korean proficiency while also bringing in a significant source of income. And the source of income for those who know Korean is unlimited.

Department of Korean Language and Culture