KOTRA reviews

3.5

67% would recommend to a friend

(368 total reviews)

32% positive business outlook

KOTRA has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 368 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The KOTRA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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368 reviews
4.0
Oct 29, 2025

no growth room

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work and life balance

Cons

no growth room for local employees

2.0
Jun 23, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work hours, 5 additional PTO days for Korean holidays on top of U.S. federal holidays, abundant networking opportunities across diverse industries, a supportive coworker culture, and strong overall job stability.

Cons

Lack of cultural sensitivity, no growth opportunities, minimal professional development, poor planning, excessive ad-hoc tasks, and no resources or network to support success in the role

4.0
Jun 10, 2025

Review

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Multiple opportunities through the company

Cons

Management changes every 3 years. Creates inconsistency.

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