🚀 Interview with an Uzbek Developer Working at a Korean Startup

"I came to Korea just to study. Now Koreans are using the app I built!"

Meet Islom, a backend developer from Uzbekistan who successfully got a job at a startup in Seoul.He shared how he found the opportunity and what it's really like working in Korea! 🎤🇰🇷

👨‍💻 Interview with Islom (27, Uzbekistan)

Q. Can you introduce yourself?"Hello! I'm Islom from Uzbekistan.I majored in Computer Engineering in Korea and now work as a backend developer at a startup in Seoul."

Q. What made you want to work in Korea?"At first, I just came to study.But during my internship, the CEO offered me a full-time job.That’s when I realized, ‘Wow, a company in Korea actually wants to hire a foreigner like me.’"

Q. How did you prepare for interviews?"Instead of focusing on technical questions, I shared my project experience and code portfolio.The Korean part of the interview was hard, but thankfully, some of it was in English."

Q. What's it like working at a Korean startup?"I love the freedom and flat hierarchy.They really listen to developers during meetings, and we go home right after work.But at first, I struggled with the fast pace and tight schedules."

Q. What visa are you on now?"I changed to the E-7 visa after graduation.My company helped with the paperwork, so the process was pretty smooth."

💬 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q. Can people from Uzbekistan get the E-7 visa?👉 Yes! As long as you meet the requirements (degree, major, job experience), your nationality doesn’t matter.

Q. Do developers need to speak Korean?👉 Many teams use English, especially in tech.But basic Korean is helpful for daily life and teamwork.

Q. How do I prepare to work at a startup?👉 Focus on real project experience and building a portfolio.Having your own app or service is a big plus!

❗ Glossary

• Backend Developer: A developer who builds the behind-the-scenes systems of a website or app.

• Portfolio: A collection of your past projects, used to show your skills to employers.

• E-7 Visa: A Korean work visa for foreign professionals with special skills.

✅ Summary

• Islom came to Korea as a student and became a full-time developer through an internship.

• He got the E-7 visa and now works at a startup in Seoul.

• Skills and attitude were more important than perfect Korean.

• Startups offer freedom, fast growth, and new opportunities — even for foreigners!

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Start your developer journey in Korea — you can do it too! 💪✨🇰🇷