Question 1

EPS Post-Arrival Job Training — Eight official education programs foreigners need to work and settle in Korea — multilingual guide.

Accepted Answer

Korean culture, labor standards, labor relations law, and occupational safety — within 15 days of arrival.

Question 2

EPS Post-Arrival Job Training (If skipped)

Accepted Answer

Mandatory under Article 11 of the Act on Foreign Workers' Employment. Skipping may restrict employment.

Question 3

EPS Pre-Departure Job Training — Eight official education programs foreigners need to work and settle in Korea — multilingual guide.

Accepted Answer

Mandatory in your home country before entering Korea. Korean language, culture, labor law, safety.

Question 4

EPS Pre-Departure Job Training (If skipped)

Accepted Answer

EPS entry process cannot proceed.

Question 5

H-2 Employment Training — Eight official education programs foreigners need to work and settle in Korea — multilingual guide.

Accepted Answer

For overseas Koreans (H-2). Required before applying for jobs.

Question 6

H-2 Employment Training (If skipped)

Accepted Answer

H-2 job applications are restricted.

Question 7

Foreign Worker Employer Training — Eight official education programs foreigners need to work and settle in Korea — multilingual guide.

Accepted Answer

For employers hiring foreign workers. Covers labor relations law and human rights.

Question 8

Foreign Worker Employer Training (If skipped)

Accepted Answer

Issuance or renewal of the employment permit may be restricted.

Question 9

Early Adaptation Program — Eight official education programs foreigners need to work and settle in Korea — multilingual guide.

Accepted Answer

For early-stage foreigners such as marriage-immigration (F-6). Some statuses are required to take it.

Question 10

Early Adaptation Program (If skipped)

Accepted Answer

Some visa statuses may face restrictions on extension or change of stay.

Question 11

Employment Permit System Korean Language Test (EPS-TOPIK) — Eight official education programs foreigners need to work and settle in Korea — multilingual guide.

Accepted Answer

Official Korean language test administered in your home country before EPS entry. Only passers can proceed.

Question 12

Employment Permit System Korean Language Test (EPS-TOPIK) (If skipped)

Accepted Answer

EPS process cannot start at all (absolute pre-entry requirement).

Question 13

Korea Immigration & Integration Program (KIIP) — Eight official education programs foreigners need to work and settle in Korea — multilingual guide.

Accepted Answer

Levels 1–4 Korean language + Level 5 Korean society. Voluntary, but provides major benefits for F-5 (permanent residency) and naturalization.

Question 14

Korea Immigration & Integration Program (KIIP) (If skipped)

Accepted Answer

Not mandatory. Skipping only forfeits KIIP-specific bonuses and test exemptions (standard procedures remain available).

Question 15

Korean Language Education (Sejong Hakdang · Multicultural Family Support Centers) — Eight official education programs foreigners need to work and settle in Korea — multilingual guide.

Accepted Answer

Free or low-cost Korean lessons open to all foreigners. Online learning available at Nuri-Sejong Hakdang (iksi.or.kr). Good for foundational settlement Korean.

Question 16

Korean Language Education (Sejong Hakdang · Multicultural Family Support Centers) (If skipped)

Accepted Answer

Not mandatory. Boosts Korean ability for everyday life and work.

Settlement Education

EPS Post-Arrival Job Training

EPS Pre-Departure Job Training

H-2 Employment Training

Foreign Worker Employer Training

Early Adaptation Program

Employment Permit System Korean Language Test (EPS-TOPIK)

Korea Immigration & Integration Program (KIIP)

Korean Language Education (Sejong Hakdang · Multicultural Family Support Centers)