South Korea: E-9 Employment Permit System expanded to restaurant industry

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT
Labour

South Korea — The E-9 EPS programme — historically restricted to manufacturing, agriculture, and certain other low-skill sectors — was expanded to include the restaurant industry from April 2024. Specifically targets cooks and kitchen-assistant roles in Korean restaurants, addressing chronic understaffing.
Who it affects: Restaurant employers and prospective E-9 workers from origin countries.