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GOOD NEWS FOR EPS WORKERS! ♥️🇰🇷

Korea News‼️
South Korea lets E-9 workers stay nearly 10 years without exit break

Roadmap aims to end midterm exits for E-9 holders and expand job-change flexibility while tightening labor rights enforcement

Going forward, foreign workers will be able to work continuously in Korea for about 10 years without leaving the country. Currently, after working 4 years and 10 months, they must leave for at least one month. The government plans to revise related laws so foreign workers can stay on long term.

The Ministry of Strategy and Finance on the 30th held a "Emergency Economic Headquarters meeting and external economic ministers' meeting" and announced the direction for promoting an integrated support roadmap for foreign labor that includes these measures. Under the Act on the Employment, etc. of Foreign Workers, foreign workers can work in Korea for up to 4 years and 10 months twice, for a total of 9 years and 8 months. Because foreign workers mostly enter on the non-professional employment (E-9) visa, which has a 4-year-and-10-month stay, they cannot work the full 9 years and 8 months consecutively and must leave for 1 to 6 months in between.

In response, the Ministry of Strategy and Finance and the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) will push a plan that allows foreign workers to work long term without an exit-and-reentry procedure and enables Korean business sites to employ workers long term. They will also ease the reasons and the number of times foreign workers can change jobs. Currently, up to five times are allowed during 4 years and 10 months (unlimited in cases of unfair treatment). However, they did not announce which reasons would be added or how many more times would be allowed. That is because the day's event was only to release the broad roadmap. Detailed measures will be made public in June.

Source: https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-policy/2026/04/30/

📢 Korean Class Review for EPS-TOPIK Exam Preparation.

안녕하세요!

We will be conducting a review session focused on preparing for the EPS-TOPIK exam. This session is designed to help you strengthen your skills and improve your chances of passing the test.

🗓 Date: APRIL 27 - MAY 27

(MWF) Both F2F and ONLINE

⏰ Time: Varies in every branch

📍 Location: SAEKWANG OFFICE

🎯 Focus Areas:

Key grammar points commonly found in EPS-TOPIK.

Essential vocabulary (workplace, daily life, safety terms).

Reading comprehension strategies.

Listening practice and test-taking techniques.

Sample test questions and guided review,

📌 Reminders:

Bring your books and notebook. Review previous lessons so you can participate actively.

This is a great opportunity to prepare effectively and boost your confidence for the EPS-TOPIK exam.

See you!😇

화이팅! 🇰🇷

A pause in the hustle 🌸✨

From factory floors to flower-filled views—some of our students are enjoying a refreshing break under a cherry blossom this spring season in South Korea.

A little rest, fresh air, and peaceful views—because balance matters too.
Working hard, living fully, and making every moment count .✨

Foods served in Korean companies! 😍

❗️Special EPS-TOPIK
Reminders for Examinees.

‼️EPS TOPIK POINT SYSTEM REVISIONS

Round 1: Korean Language Test
Before : 55/100 points or 22/40 questions correct

Revised : 60/100✅ points or 24/40 questions correct

Round 2: Skills Test
Before : basic skills 40 pts., Interview 30 pts.
Revised : basic skills 20 pts., Interview 50 pts.✅

Interview evaluation:
Before-
Self Intro = 3 points
Name 3 Tools = 3 points
Follow 3 Instructions = 6 points

Revised-✅
Self Intro = 2 points
Name 5 tools = 5 points
Follow 5 Instructions = 10 points
In-depth Safety Question = 15 points

Other changes:
❌ removal of pin board common task
✅ specialized tool task remains
✅ height, weight included sa physical
✅ burpee is fixed physical task

Source:
https://epstopik.hrdkorea.or.kr/epstopik/cust/aid/selectNoticeView.do