Korean Job Discussion Forums

SpedEd · Joined: 03 Feb 2006 Location: ROK

I live in Ansan, where there's supposedly a large migrant workforce centered primarily in and around factories. There's an interesting mix of nationalities, including Russians, Filipinos, Pakastanis, Nigerias, etc. What kind of work conditions do these people have? I mean, is it always as bad as they say it is, i.e., 'the 3 Ds'?
More importantly, I have met someone recently who has asked for my help in setting up their bank account. However, I don't know if this is a good idea since they don't have the requisite work visa. I've wondered if their funds could be seized by immig in the event of a factory raid. What do you guys think?

TheUrbanMyth · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Location: Retired

ilovebdt · Joined: 03 Jun 2005 Location: Nr Seoul

As far as I know all you need to open a bank account is a passport.
Why don't you just point them in the direction of the nearest bank!

ilovebdt

SpedEd · Joined: 03 Feb 2006 Location: ROK

I know that it's easy enough to open a Korean bank account. However, my question was really about whether a Korean bank is a good place to keep money for an illegal if their factory were raided by immig....