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Employment of Foreign Workers

Employment of Foreign Workers ┃ 2. Restriction and Special Provisions on Employment www.easylaw.go.kr



Q. For how long can a foreign worker with a non-professional employment (E-9) visa or a work and visit (H-2) visa work in Korea?



He/she can work for no more than three years from the date of entry. Article 18 of the Act on Employment of Foreign Workers



Employment of Foreign WorkersQ. Are there any special provisions on the restriction on employment period? The employment period may be extended once for no more than two years for a foreign employee whose employer requests authorization for reemployment to the Minister of Employment and Labor before his/her departure due to the expiration of three years of employment period. Article 18-2(1) of the Act on Employment of Foreign Workers



Q. From when can a foreign employee with a non-professional employment (E-9) visa or a work and visit (H-2) visa work again if they reenter Korea after departure?



Employment of Foreign WorkersEmployment period restriction in the case of re-entry is as the following. Principle Special Provisions for Diligent Workers In principle, a foreign worker who has departed after being employed in Korea can work again after six months have passed from the date of his/her departure. For a foreign worker who meets the requirements, such as not changing the business or the place of business he/she worked for, a special provision shall apply so that the worker can work again after one month has passed from the date of his/her departure. Articles 18-3 and 18-4 of the Act on Employment of Foreign Workers



For detailed legal information, please refer to “Employment of Foreign Workers” on easylaw.go.kr.



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