Your gateway to work legally in South Korea with complete guidance and intensive language training
EPS-TOPIK (Employment Permit System) is your gateway to work legally in South Korea. We provide full guidance — from registration to interview preparation — along with intensive language training.
EPS-TOPIK (Employment Permit System – Test of Proficiency in Korean) is an official Korean language test conducted by the Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea) under the Ministry of Employment and Labor, Republic of Korea.
It is designed for foreign workers who want to work legally in South Korea under the EPS (Employment Permit System).
Factory production, assembly lines, automotive, electronics
Building construction, infrastructure, civil engineering
Farming, crop cultivation, greenhouse operations
Marine fishing, aquaculture, seafood processing
Hospitality, food service, cleaning, maintenance
The EPS-TOPIK is open to citizens of countries that have signed the EPS agreement with South Korea.
Citizens from the following countries can apply for E-9 Work Visa through EPS-TOPIK:
Nepal
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Pakistan
Philippines
Vietnam
Thailand
Indonesia
Cambodia
Myanmar
Laos
Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan
Mongolia
Timor-Leste
The list may vary slightly depending on HRD Korea agreements each year.
The exam checks your Korean language ability necessary for daily life and work in Korea.
Paper-based or Computer-based Test (CBT)
40 Total Questions
200 Points
50 Minutes Total
20 Questions
25 Minutes
20 Questions
25 Minutes
• All questions are in Korean language only
• No negative marking
• Basic Korean vocabulary and grammar
• Daily conversation expressions
• Workplace communication
• Safety and behavior rules
Required before final selection to ensure you meet health and skill requirements.
Conducted by HRD Korea to match you with suitable employers in South Korea.
Approved by Korean Immigration for legal work permission in South Korea.
For a valid employment period (usually 3–5 years) and begin your career in South Korea!
Join our comprehensive EPS-TOPIK preparation program and take the first step towards working in South Korea.