गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Special ∕ South Korea to provide E-9 visa to foreign students Special South Korea to provide E-9 visa to foreign students KathmanduPati January 08, 2021 KATHMANDU – The government of South Korea has started preparation to provide ‘E-9 visa’ to foreign students pursuing their studies in Korea. E-9 visa is the visa that is provided to migrant workers arriving Korea for employment through EPS process after passing Korean language test. The Korean government has been making preparation to provide E-9 visa to foreign students pursuing their education in Bachelor degree in science and engineering in Korea with an objective of providing employment to them, said Chairperson of Migrant Workers Union, Uday Rai, quoting Labour Ministry of Korea. Process has begun with an objective of bringing the new law into implementation within this year at coordination of Ministry of Law on the concept prepared by Korean Ministry of Employment and Labour. The Law Ministry would carry out survey before implementing the concept and take necessary decision. The Nepalis arrived here on E-9 visa through EPS process are working in industrial and agriculture sectors. The visa said to be provided to students is for the same sector. Around 1,500 Nepali students studying in Bachelor Degree in science and engineering would get employment like the workers arrived through EPS. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Home Minister instructs Nepal Police to ensure citizen are safe… Embassy of Israel Hosts Closed Screening and Survivor Testimony: Condemning… Foreign Minister Saud and his US counterpart hold bilateral meeting NA officer achieves gold medal in Pakistan Foreign Minister Saud urges people not to visit Israel PM urges universities to implement academic calendar effectively Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident4 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar5 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million6 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities7 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Army Day : Five facts about Nepal’s ‘blue helmets’ in UN-peacekeeping missions Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society