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 Discussion on BRI project implementation model underway: Foreign Affairs Minister Nepal PM wins floor test, unveils government strategy plan Attorney General Badal takes oath of office Kathmandu metropolis calls citizens for contacting 1180 in suspected case… Indian ambassador calls on DPM Singh Perception of Russian Aggression in South Asia: Crisis strikes Nepal 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 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar4 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident5 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities6 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around India-Nepal Bilateral Dialogue is the only way forward: Dr. Nihar Nayak International Sign Language Day: three headways of Nepali Sign Language in State-1 Prime Minister Oli’s confidante Prem Kumar Rai recommended as CIAA Chief Commissioner Indian RAW Chief Goel meets Prime Minister Oli after coming to Nepal from Bhutan CDO of Kanchanpur transferred to Ministry of Home Affairs