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Kmong 3.1Bronze 25 pts
South Korea leading freelance marketplace where experts sell packaged professional and creative services.
Good for Consultants and experts
- How you get paidKorean bank transfer
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2012 14 yrs
Based in- Seoul, South Korea
- Web rank
- #99,843 worldwide
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Kmong is a freelance marketplace where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Tiered 6-20% by volume, earnings are typically paid out settled within 2 days of purchase confirmation, withdrawal requests daily and arrive in 1 to 2 business days and you can withdraw via Korean bank transfer. Founded in 2012, Kmong is based in Seoul, South Korea. It is available in South Korea.
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What changed
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What changed
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- Payout speed added: Settled within 2 days of purchase confirmation, withdrawal requests daily and arrive in 1 to 2 business days source ↗
- Sign-up rules added source ↗
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Weaker on access.
- Fees3.5
- Getting paid3.0
- Access2.5
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings3.0
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Achievements
25 of 100 points from 4 of 14 achievements, Bronze tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
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Kmong 500,000 experts (2025-03)
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Kmong 6–20%
Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand+5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
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Kmong Settled within 2 days of purchase confirmation, withdrawal requests daily and arrive in 1…
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
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Kmong Founded 2012
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
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Kmong South Korea
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up5
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Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
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Kmong 6–20%
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
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Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
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Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
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Kmong #99,843 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
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Kmong Founded 2012
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Can I join Kmong?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes.
You need a computer, reliable internet and a bank account. You have to verify your ID. First payout: earnings settled within 2 days of purchase confirmation.
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- A computer
- Reliable internet
- A bank account
- A government ID
No sign-up cost listed.
- Sign upFree
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payoutEarnings settled within 2 days of purchase confirmation
Good to know: Sellers register as Kmong experts through Korean identity verification and earnings settle within 2 days of the buyer confirming the purchase.
Kmong's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
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How Kmong compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- At 6%–20%, Kmong sits near the middle — the median fee across the 30 freelance sites we track that charge a percentage is 12.3%.
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Is Kmong legit?
What we could verify about the company
Kmong is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2012 (14 years)
- Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea
- Its domain kmong.com was registered in 2008 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #99,843)
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Kmong in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #99,843 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (kmong.com)
- Domain registered
- Sep 2008kmong.com, 18 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Kmong timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Kmong founded
Headquarters today: Seoul, South Korea
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Milestone
500,000 experts
Seoul Economic Daily reported in March 2025 that about 500,000 experts are active on Kmong, selling over 500,000 services across about 700 categories.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Kmong
How much does Kmong charge?
Kmong fees: Tiered 6-20% by volume. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $80–$94, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Kmong?
Kmong pays out via Korean bank transfer. Timing: Settled within 2 days of purchase confirmation, withdrawal requests daily and arrive in 1 to 2 business days.
Which countries is Kmong available in?
South Korea. Its main focus is South Korea.
How much do people earn on Kmong?
Seoul Economic Daily reported in March 2025 that about 500,000 experts are active on Kmong, selling over 500,000 services across about 700 categories. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Kmong legit?
Yes, Kmong is a real, operating platform: operating since 2012 (14 years), headquartered in Seoul, South Korea and its domain kmong.com was registered in 2008 (registry record). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Kmong alternatives?
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