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.
Restaurant employers and prospective E-9 workers from origin countries.
Primary: Korea Ministry of Justice ↗
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