EPS Foreign Worker Workplace Transfer: Legal Grounds, Employer Abuses & 3-Month Job Search Window

EPS Foreign Worker Workplace Transfer: Legal Grounds, Employer Abuses & 3-Month Job Search Window

Under the Republic of Korea’s Employment Permit System (EPS / 고용허가제), foreign workers holding E-9 (Non-professional Employment) visas power critical sectors across manufacturing, construction, agriculture, livestock, and coastal fisheries. Historically, one of the most contentious aspects of the EPS framework has been the legal mechanism governing the Workplace Transfer (사업장 변경)—the statutory process by which … Read more

2026 Korea Minimum Wage Guide for Foreign Workers: 10,030 KRW Hourly Rate, Mandatory Overtime Pay & Unlawful Deduction Protections

2026 Korea Minimum Wage Guide for Foreign Workers: 10,030 KRW Hourly Rate, Mandatory Overtime Pay & Unlawful Deduction Protections

The Republic of Korea has officially ushered in a historic milestone in labor rights: effective January 1, 2026, the national minimum wage has surpassed the 10,000 won benchmark, rising to 10,030 KRW per hour. Promulgated by the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) under the Minimum Wage Act and the Labor Standards Act, this statutory … Read more