AI RESUME BUILDER
Build a Korean Resume that Gets Noticed
AI-powered, Korean‑specific templates and wording suggestions in seconds.
Generate Korean‑language resumes instantly
Follow South Korean formatting conventions
Include optional photo and personal details correctly
Optimize keywords for popular Korean ATS
Choose from industry‑specific templates
Resume Standards in South Korea
Understand local expectations and formatting guidelines
resume vs cv
In South Korea, the 이력서 (resume) is a concise, one‑page document with personal details and a photo, while the 경력기술서 (career description) is a longer, detailed CV used for senior roles.
page length
Typically 1 page for fresh graduates, up to 2 pages for experienced professionals
language
Korean (한국어) – English optional for multinational firms
photo policy
A professional headshot is standard and usually placed at the top‑right corner
date format
YYYY.MM.DD (e.g., 2025.08.15)
address norms
Postal code, city (시), district (구), street name, building number (e.g., 04524 서울특별시 강남구 테헤란로 123)
How AI Transforms Your Resume
Intelligent optimization for South Korea job applications
Step 1
Instantly translate achievements into Korean business language
Step 2
Suggest industry‑specific keywords that match Korean ATS
Step 3
Auto‑format sections according to local standards
Step 4
Generate a professional photo placeholder layout
Step 5
Provide culturally appropriate phrasing for strengths and goals
Sample Software Engineer Resume
Passionate software engineer with 4 years of experience developing scalable web applications for fintech startups. Skilled in Java, Spring Boot, and cloud services, with a proven track record of improving system performance by 30 %.
Backend Engineer
FinTech Labs Co., Ltd. • Seoul, South Korea
2021.03 – Present
- Designed and implemented RESTful APIs using Spring Boot, serving over 200,000 daily users
- Optimized database queries, reducing response time from 850 ms to 590 ms
- Collaborated with cross‑functional teams to launch a mobile payment feature, increasing transaction volume by 15 %
ATS Systems in South Korea
Include both Korean and English keywords; many Korean ATS scan for Hangul terms first, then English equivalents.
JobKoreaSaraminWorknetSAP SuccessFactorsOracle Taleo
Expert Tips for South Korea
- Use a clear, professional headshot (white background)
- List your resident registration number only if explicitly requested
- Include your Korean name in Hangul followed by the Romanized version
- Mention any language proficiency (e.g., TOEIC, TOPIK) in a separate section
- Keep the resume to one page unless you have over 5 years of experience
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I create a resume in both Korean and English?
Yes, our builder lets you toggle between Korean and English versions, and you can export each format separately.
Do I need to include a photo?
A photo is standard in South Korean resumes, but it’s optional on our platform. You can upload a professional headshot or use our placeholder.
How does Resumly handle personal data?
All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We never share your information with third parties without your consent.
Can I export my resume as a PDF that preserves Korean fonts?
Absolutely. Our PDF export embeds Korean fonts to ensure the layout looks perfect on any device.
