International Marriage Counseling Program: Information for Participants and Exemptions

For many Koreans preparing for international marriage, the International Marriage Guidance Program is an essential step. It is particularly crucial for those marrying foreign spouses from specific countries, as completion of this program is a prerequisite for obtaining a marriage immigrant visa (F6). This article will elucidate the purpose of this program, who is required … Read more

Summary of Pre-employment Permit for Hiring E-9 Workers

Employment Permit System in South Korea The Employment Permit System (EPS) allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Korea, which are unable to find local workers, to legally hire foreign non-professional workers through government-issued work permits (E-9 visas). Introduced in August 2004 to tackle labor shortages due to low birth rates and an aging … Read more