Best freelance, gig and earning platforms in South Korea
South Korea has its own stack of earning platforms. Kmong sells freelance services such as design, IT, marketing, video and translation through escrow payments, Wishket matches IT partners with outsourcing projects and releases payment after the client confirms the work, and Soomgo lets local pros receive customer requests for free and send quotes. Baemin, the largest food delivery app, plus Coupang Eats and Yogiyo pay delivery riders, while Kakao T covers taxi hailing. Karrot, Bunjang and Joongna handle secondhand sales, Coupang hosts online sellers, Class101 and Taling pay creators to teach classes, and Albamon lists part-time jobs. Money is in Korean won (KRW), and Toss offers free domestic transfers. PayPal accounts in Korea can receive payments and withdraw to a Korean bank account, free above 150,000 KRW and 1,500 KRW below. Wise sends KRW to Korean accounts, Upwork pays out in KRW, and Payoneer has had a Seoul office since 2018. Tip: withdraw PayPal balances in amounts above 150,000 KRW to skip the fee.
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South Korea at a glance
Platform types: 3 marketplaces, 3 delivery platforms, 2 freelance sites, 2 course platforms, 1 big marketplace, 1 payment receiving platform, 1 task platform, 1 ride platform and 1 remote job board
How they pay out: Bank transfer (9)
On this page: Local platforms (15) How to get paid (5 confirmed) Global platforms that accept you (49)
Local platforms in South Korea, compared
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bunjang
|
Resale marketplace | 6% sales fee (raised from 3.5% in Aug 2025) | Bank withdrawal via Bunjang Pay | 2013 |
Coupang
|
Online marketplace | Category commission ~7-15% + monthly service fee | Bank transfer | 2010 |
Karrot
|
Classifieds marketplace | Free listings - no selling fee or commission | Cash in person / Karrot Pay | 2015 |
Kmong
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Freelance marketplace | Tiered 6-20% by volume | Korean bank transfer | 2012 |
Toss
|
Digital wallet | Free P2P transfers | Linked bank account | 2015 |
Wishket
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Freelance marketplace | 10-25% by contract type, clients pay 0% | Korean bank transfer via escrow | 2014 |
Soomgo
|
Local services marketplace | Pay-per-quote cash, no commission on job value | Client pays pro directly | 2014 |
Baemin
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Food delivery app | Gig riders paid per delivery by distance/time | Bank deposit ~3 days after delivery | 2010 |
Coupang Eats
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Food delivery app | Paid per delivery ~KRW 2500 base and up | Bank transfer weekly settlement | 2019 |
Yogiyo
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Food delivery app | Paid per delivery ~KRW 6000-9000 incl promos | Bank transfer | 2012 |
Kakao T
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Ride-hailing app | Basic hailing free, membership plans 2.8-4.8% | Metered fares direct, app payments settled | 2015 |
Joongna
|
Classifieds marketplace | 1% seller fee on safe-payment sales (since Sept 2025) | Bank transfer settlement, cash in person | 2003 |
Albamon
|
Job board | Free for job seekers | — | 2004 |
Taling
|
Online course platform | ~10% commission on P2P classes | — | 2015 |
Class101
|
Online course platform | ~50:50 revenue share by watch-time | — | 2015 |
BunjangSouth Korea largest secondhand marketplace app for local selling.
bunjang.co.kr41 viewsCoupangSouth Korea dominant marketplace - sellers list through Coupang Marketplace and can use its Rocket fulfillment network for next-day delivery…
coupang.com39 viewsKarrotA Korean hyperlocal secondhand marketplace (Danggn) for neighborhood selling.
daangn.com49 viewsKmongSouth Korea leading freelance marketplace where experts sell packaged professional and creative services.
kmong.com57 viewsTossSouth Korea leading fintech super-app for transfers, payments, and receiving money.
toss.im39 viewsWishketA Korean platform matching vetted developers and designers with company IT and software projects.
wishket.com41 viewsSoomgoRegister as a pro and send quotes for cleaning, moving, repairs, lessons, and more.
soomgo.com47 viewsBaeminEarn as a rider delivering food on Korea number-one delivery app.
baemin.com92 viewsCoupang EatsSign up as a delivery partner to earn delivering food orders.
coupangeats.com46 viewsYogiyoDeliver food orders as a rider on one of Korea largest delivery platforms.
yogiyo.co.kr40 viewsKakao TDrive licensed taxis via Korea dominant ride-hailing app.
kakaomobility.com44 viewsJoongnaSell electronics, luxury, and furniture on one of Korea largest second-hand communities.
web.joongna.com43 viewsAlbamonFind and apply to local part-time jobs (cafe, retail, tutoring, events).
albamon.com39 viewsTalingTeach paid online or in-person classes and skills to learners.
taling.me44 viewsClass101Create and sell online hobby and skill classes as a creator.
class101.net46 viewsHow to get paid in South Korea
Payment services whose official country lists include South Korea. Check that the platform you join pays out to at least one of them, or to a local bank.
Lemon SqueezyStore activation needs a questionnaire and ID check (about 2-3 business days), payouts go by bank in listed countries or by PayPal elsewhere.
PayPalNot available in Pakistan or Bangladesh, and in some listed countries accounts may only send or cannot withdraw locally, so check in the app.
TossYou'll need: A smartphone
Korean app, sign-up may require Korean real-name identity verification and under-14s are refused.
WiseOnly residents of listed countries can hold money and get account details, so Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh and India cannot receive.
PaddleFor software and digital products only, individuals can sell, and payouts go monthly by wire or Payoneer once you reach $100.
Not available for receiving money in South Korea: NayaPay, bKash, CIH Bank, Mercado Pago, M-Pesa, PayPay, Paytm, Mollie, SadaPay, Razorpay, Stripe, Bancontact Pay, PicPay, Tikkie, Paystack, Midtrans, MoMo, MTN MoMo, PayMongo, AlipayHK, ChapChap, Nequi, Tenpo, TrueMoney, Yoco, Chipper Cash, dLocal, Easypaisa, Khalti, OPay, Telebirr, ExpressPay, GCash, Fawry, JazzCash, Revolut, Xendit, Zalopay, CashPlus, Monobank, Square, Yape, Maya, Vipps, Wave, Daviplata, Flutterwave, Hubtel, Uala, Grey.
Global platforms that accept people in South Korea
Each one's official sign-up or terms pages list the countries it accepts, and South Korea is on the list. Check them against your age and what you have →
Freelance sites 6
UpworkYou'll need: A computer
You need a verified ID, an approved profile and a tax form (W-8BEN outside the US) before withdrawing. Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk are also restricted.
FiverrYou'll need: A computer
Fiverr can ask any seller for a government ID to confirm you are 18+, and PayPal withdrawals arrive in about 24 hours with a $1 minimum.
ToptalYou'll need: A computer, Good English, A skills test
Fewer than 3 percent pass the English interview, skills tests, live screening and 1-3 week test project.
GuruYou'll need: A computer
Free Basic plan gives 10 bids a month with a 9 percent job fee, paid plans from $11.95/mo add bids and lower fees.
PeoplePerHourYou'll need: A computer
Profiles are reviewed within 2 business days and new earnings clear 14 days after the invoice is approved.
FreelancerYou'll need: A computer
Identity verification is required before withdrawing, and your first withdrawal can be held up to 15 days.
Tutoring platforms 4
SuperprofFree to publish an ad with no commission, students pay you directly, but you must win your own students from profile views.
OutschoolYou'll need: A computer, A webcam, Good English, A background check, A PayPal account
You must live in a listed country at least six months a year, pass ID and criminal background checks, and be able to receive PayPal.
PreplyYou'll need: A computer, A webcam, A headset
Profiles reviewed within 3 business days, no certificate needed, but the first trial lesson with each new student pays 100% commission.
CamblyYou'll need: A computer, A webcam, Native-level language skills, Good English
No degree or certificate needed but tutors must be native English speakers and cannot tutor from California, Massachusetts or New Jersey.
Music distribution platforms 4
AmuseThere is no free plan now, the cheapest Artist plan costs $23.99 a year.
CD BabyOne-time $9.99 per single or $14.99 per album, payout within 15 business days of hitting your $25 default threshold, W-9 or W-8 required.
DistroKidAges 13-17 need parent or guardian consent, and you pay the annual fee by credit card.
TuneCoreAges 13-17 need parent consent, artists outside the US sign with Believe International instead of TuneCore.
Social platforms 3
YouTubeYou'll need: An existing audience
Partner Program needs 1,000 subscribers plus 4,000 watch hours (12 months) or 10M Shorts views (90 days), and an AdSense account.
SnapchatYou'll need: A smartphone, An existing audience
Snap Stars earn from ads on public content, eligibility depends on authenticity, engagement and quality (help centre would not load).
TikTokYou'll need: A smartphone, An existing audience
Creator Rewards needs a personal account with 10,000 followers and 100,000 views in 30 days, only videos over 1 minute earn.
Marketplaces 3
EtsyYou'll need: A bank account
Etsy Payments needs 18+, a card on file and a bank account, and sellers in 16 countries incl. Pakistan and India are paid via Payoneer.
StockXYou'll need: Products to sell
Sellers must live in a StockX seller country (Pakistan, Nigeria, Egypt and Turkey cannot sell), and items ship to StockX for checks first.
GrailedYou'll need: A smartphone
Must be 16+ (18 in China) and pass a Persona government ID check, and you must connect a payment account before listing.
Microtask sites 2
ProlificYou'll need: A computer, A PayPal account
New sign-ups join a demographic waitlist that can take hours or months, and you must verify ID and live in a supported country.
Amazon Mechanical TurkYou'll need: A computer, A tax ID number
MTurk is closing on September 30 2026, so new workers should not sign up, and US persons living abroad were never supported.
Open source funding platforms 2
GitHub SponsorsYou'll need: A bank account, A tax ID number
Needs 2FA on GitHub, a bank account in the same supported region you live in and a W-9 or W-8BEN tax form, review takes a few days.
LiberapayYou'll need: A bank account
41 countries get Stripe bank payouts, the other 71 listed can only receive through PayPal, processor fees average 3 to 5 percent.
Creator platforms 2
GumroadYou'll need: A bank account
Listed countries get bank payouts, others PayPal only (no Payoneer or Wise), $100 minimum payout, and US sellers need an SSN.
PatreonYou'll need: A tax ID number
Under 18 needs a parent or guardian's permission, and you must give tax info or Patreon may withhold tax.
Big marketplaces 2
CoupangYou'll need: A registered business, Products to sell
Onboarding asks for a Korean business registration certificate and mail-order sales report before business authentication.
eBayYou'll need: A bank account
New private sellers get funds 2 to 7 days after delivery, and payouts go to a checking account or debit card, not PayPal.
Stock marketplaces 2
ShutterstockYou'll need: A tax ID number
You need an approved tax form before any payout, and contributors in some countries face a 90-day waiting period.
EnvatoYou'll need: A portfolio or work samples, A tax ID number
New author applications are paused until further notice, when open they need portfolio review (about 30 days), tax info and an ID check.
Template marketplaces 2
CodeCanyonOfficial Envato author help blocked automated reading (HTTP 403) so eligibility could not be verified.
ThemeForestOfficial Envato author help blocked automated reading (HTTP 403) so eligibility could not be verified.
Print-on-demand platforms 2
RedbubbleYou'll need: A computer
Paid monthly by the 15th once you pass the payment threshold, via PayPal or bank transfer (US, AU and UK banks), and inactive accounts can be charged a fee.
ZazzleYou'll need: A computer, A PayPal account
Royalties are paid by PayPal (from $50) or check (from $100) within 45 days after month end, and tax forms are needed.
Bug bounty platforms 2
HackerOneYou'll need: A computer
Under 18 needs parental consent, and payouts need a Veriff ID check plus an approved tax form.
BugcrowdYou'll need: A computer
A Jumio ID check is required before reporting to managed programs, and payouts need a tax form plus bank transfer or PayPal.
Mentorship platforms 2
Clarity.fmExpert applications are reviewed on background, demand and profile completeness, and Clarity keeps a 15% fee on every call.
ADPListMentoring is unpaid volunteer work, applicants need 5+ years of industry experience and only about 30% are approved.
Photography gig platforms 2
FlytographerYou'll need: A camera, A portfolio or work samples, Good English
Needs 2+ years of paid lifestyle photography experience and conversational English, and only about 3% of applicants are accepted.
LocalgrapherYou'll need: A camera, A portfolio or work samples, Good English
Needs 3+ years of experience, professional gear with backups, very good English, and you must live in the destination you shoot.
Passive income apps 2
HoneygainMust be 18+ on your own home network (no shared or work networks) and payouts start at a $20 minimum.
GrassYou'll need: A computer
Terms bar minors and sanctioned regions (list not itemised) and rewards are points or tokens with no promised cash value.
Course platforms 2
SkillshareYou'll need: A computer, A portfolio or work samples
First-time teachers must be approved (English-language applications only) and earnings are forfeited while Tipalti payment setup is incomplete.
TeachableYou'll need: A computer, A bank account
No free plan (7-day trial), the Starter plan adds a 7.5% transaction fee, payouts can arrive within minutes of a sale.
Ticket resale platforms 2
viagogoOfficial pages blocked automated reading so eligibility is unverified.
StubHubOfficial seller pages blocked automated reading so eligibility is unverified.
Ride platforms 1
UberYou'll need: A smartphone, A car, A driver's licence, Vehicle insurance, A background check
US drivers must meet the local minimum age and need 1 year of US driving experience (3 years if under 25).
Paid blogging platforms 1
MediumOfficial Medium pages blocked automated reading (HTTP 403) so Partner Program eligibility could not be verified.
Prize competitions 1
TopcoderYou'll need: A computer
Quebec, Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk are also barred, winners pass an ID check and file a W-9 or W-8BEN, prizes paid within 90 days.
Not available to people in South Korea (69)
Their official pages list the countries they accept, and South Korea isn't one of them right now: inDrive, Coople, Bolt, GoStudent, Glovo, Angkas, Swagbucks, Hipcamp, Tutor.com, bol, Airtasker, Awign, Rappi, Lalamove, iFood, Instacart, Bykea, Jumia, Substack, Grab, Mrsool, Deliveroo, Uklon, 1111 Job Bank, Bark, Belay, foodpanda, Kickstarter, Lyft, Shopee, Talabat, TaskRabbit, DoorDash, Flipkart, Gojek, MercadoLibre, Talkspace, Zomato, Boldly, Lazada, Urban Company, Varsity Tutors, Vinted, Daraz, DiDi, Getir, Pathao, Thumbtack, Turo, 104 Job Bank, Ola, Swiggy, Allegro, Depop, Poshmark, Whatnot, Grubhub, Wolt, Amazon Flex, BetterHelp, Getaround, Kiva, Mercari, Rover, Ghost, OfferUp, Vivid Seats, Walmart Marketplace, GoFundMe.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best freelance and gig platforms in South Korea?
Kmong for freelance services such as design, IT and translation, Wishket for IT outsourcing projects, Soomgo for local service pros who send quotes, and Baemin or Coupang Eats for delivery riding. Karrot and Bunjang cover secondhand selling.
How do freelancers in South Korea get paid by international clients?
Clients abroad can pay by PayPal, which Korean accounts use to receive and withdraw to a local bank, or by Wise, which sends KRW to Korean accounts. Upwork pays out directly to Korean banks in KRW for USD 0.99 per withdrawal, and Fiverr pays out through PayPal or Payoneer, which has a Seoul office.
Does PayPal work in South Korea?
Yes. Korean PayPal accounts can send and receive payments, and receiving personal payments is free without currency conversion. Withdrawals to a Korean bank account are free when the amount is above 150,000 KRW and cost 1,500 KRW below that.
Can people in South Korea work on Upwork and Fiverr?
Yes. Upwork supports Direct to Local Bank withdrawals in KRW for USD 0.99 each, and the bank account name must match your verified Upwork name. Fiverr pays out through PayPal, Payoneer or bank transfer via Payoneer, and you must be at least 18 to withdraw earnings.
Which delivery apps can you ride for in South Korea?
Baemin, the largest food delivery app in South Korea, works with freelance delivery riders. Coupang Eats handles deliveries through Coupang with real-time tracking, and Yogiyo also pays riders per delivery. Each app sets its own sign-up rules and pay rates.