EPS is a job placement program for foreign workers working in Korea.
According to the announcement of the Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor, the target for receiving foreign workers under the EPS Program in 2026 is 80,000 people, down 38.5% compared to 2025 (target of 130,000 people).
According to information from the Overseas Labor Center, this exit trip has a total of 130 workers nationwide participating, of which Phu Tho province has 2 workers.
According to the plan, workers will be guided on exit procedures from 7:30 am on March 24.
Health check-up contents include syphilis tests, addictive substances, pregnancy diagnosis for female workers and X-rays of the heart and lungs. In which, X-rays of the heart and lungs are only applied to cases with a time from the health check-up at the orientation course to the departure date of more than 3 months. Health check-up costs are paid directly by workers to medical facilities according to regulations.
To ensure smooth exit, the Overseas Labor Center requires workers to prepare all necessary documents such as a deposit confirmation paper, a contract to send workers to work in Korea, a deposit contract, photos, smartphones and related documents to open a bank account in Korea.
In addition, workers need to complete the fees before 2:00 PM on March 23, 2026, including security screening fees at Noi Bai airport, costs of participating in the Overseas Employment Support Fund, costs of organizing departure and clothing costs. These fees are made by bank transfer according to the Center's instructions.
In addition, workers need to bring about 500 USD to pay for insurance benefits in Korea after entry.
