Requirements
- Contract up to 4 years 10 months.
Costs & Salary
- 2026 minimum wage: ₩10,320/hour (₩2,156,880/month).
- Actual earnings often reach ₩2.2–3 million with overtime.
Process & Steps
- The EPS is the official government-to-government program between Nepal and South Korea managed by the Department of Foreign Employment.
- Age 18–39, must pass EPS-TOPIK (Korean language test — listening and reading), no criminal record, and valid Nepali passport required.
- Process: Register for EPS-TOPIK → Pass test → Skills evaluation → Placed on employer roster → Selected by Korean employer → Sign labor contract → E-9 visa → Pre-departure training.
- Official: epsnepal.gov.np.
Key Info
- Workers receive same labor protections as Korean nationals including the 4 major social insurances.
- Beware of scams — EPS is fully government-run.
Always verify with the official source for the latest requirements.
Official Link