MOEL Expands E-9 Non-Professional Worker Allocations for Manufacturing and Shipbuilding
The Ministry of Employment and Labor allocated additional E-9 non-professional employment visa quotas to resolve acute regional labor shortages in manufacturing, shipbuilding, and agro-fisheries.
The Ministry of Employment and Labor allocated additional E-9 non-professional employment visa quotas to resolve acute regional labor shortages in manufacturing, shipbuilding, and agro-fisheries.
What Happened
The Ministry of Employment and Labor allocated additional E-9 non-professional employment visa quotas to resolve acute regional labor shortages in manufacturing, shipbuilding, and agro-fisheries.
Key Details
Announced by Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) on 2026-08-15, these verified measures outline implementation guidelines and service schedules across participating institutions.
What This Means for Residents & Visitors
Residents and visitors in South Korea are encouraged to check official Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) channels for verified schedules, eligibility criteria, and procedure updates.
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Responsible authority: Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL)
고용노동부, 제조업 및 조선업 현장 인력난 해소를 위한 E-9 쿼터 탄력 배정
Change status: effective. Effective from 2026-09-01.
The Ministry of Employment and Labor allocated additional E-9 non-professional employment visa quotas to resolve acute regional labor shortages in manufacturing, shipbuilding, and agro-fisheries.
Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL)
고용노동부, 제조업 및 조선업 현장 인력난 해소를 위한 E-9 쿼터 탄력 배정
The Ministry of Employment and Labor allocated additional E-9 non-professional employment visa quotas to resolve acute regional labor shortages in manufacturing, shipbuilding, and agro-fisheries.
Korean, English
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