BANGKOK, Thailand – The government has announced the recruitment of 3,000 Thai male workers for manufacturing jobs in South Korea under the Employment Permit System (EPS). The Department of Employment (DOE) under the Ministry of Labor is overseeing the process, offering applicants the opportunity to apply and take the Korean language proficiency test online for free between March 8 and 9. Successful candidates will be placed in a labor pool for selection by South Korean employers.
Applicants must be Thai males aged 18 to 39, in good health, and free from any medical conditions prohibited by South Korea. There are no education requirements, but candidates must have normal color vision, a clean criminal record, and no history of drug-related offenses. Individuals who have previously worked in South Korea under E-9 or E-10 visas, been deported, or denied entry are ineligible.
The selection process involves language and skills assessments, with successful candidates added to the official labor pool. Placement in the pool does not guarantee immediate employment, as the final decision rests with South Korean employers. If a worker’s contract is canceled due to an employer’s fault, they will remain on the list for reassignment. Those not selected within a year will have their applications automatically renewed without needing to retake the test.
Candidates can check their test results on doe.go.th/overseas and seek assistance at Bangkok Employment Offices, Provincial Employment Offices, or via the Labor Ministry and DOE hotlines.
Thailand continues to expand overseas employment opportunities, with a target of sending at least 100,000 Thai workers abroad in 2025. South Korea remains a preferred destination due to competitive wages and strong demand for Thai workers. (NNT)
