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[Darkness]

What is the fine for getting deported for doing privates?

I know you have to pay your own air fare home, but this is strictly for research purposes, and I'm curious what the fine is....

Thanks

[Bibbitybop]

There are lots of previous threads about this subject.

The fine differs case to case. Many people say 2 million won, but others get off easier. I hear you may be held until you pay it.

Your employer is notified and can fire you for it, then you must leave the country in two weeks on your own dime, or pay a fine when you leave the country if you leave after 2 weeks time.

[ttompatz]

[Darkness]

How do they determine your fine amount?

[wylies99]

Don't do the crime if you can't do the time

[Darkness]

Hey nobody said they were doing any crime, and no one said they couldnt do the time....

Just research....

[Homer]

Tom is spot on.

Ad to that that they can seize money in your Korean bank account as it can be deemed illegal revenue....

The fine can be higher than 5 million won if there are other issues.

For example people teaching on fake credentials.

The fine would be based on the severity of the offense and circumstances.

Enough for your "research" Darkness?

[Darkness]

Yup, thanks!!

[Homer]

Very good.

Now go and roll the dice with the privates you have been wanting to do.

Best of luck and at least now you know the risk and consequences should your butt get snapped up by immigration.

[Darkness]

I told you it's research....geeze, dont you listen!

[Homer]

Ok..I'll bite Darkness.

Research for what?

Also...what kind of research is based on online discussion forums?

I eagerly await your response to learn more about this research of yours.

[Darkness]

Personal research! Have you never just google'd something just cause 'you had to know'...I do it all the time.

and I wasnt fishing, so you didnt need to bite.

[Homer]

Personal research it is then Darkness.

I still suggest you keep a few million won handy just in case you do get busted while doing research for personal gain..errr..I mean for personal profit..errr..ok personal reasons.

[Darkness]

Thanks for the tip man.

[ChopChaeJoe]

How does a person get busted doing privates? cops kicking in the door while you're doing a language lesson and money changing hands? Mole wearing a wire?

Play it smart.