Nepal EPS
Your guide to EPS-TOPIK in Nepal
A plain-language orientation to the exam and the process — not the official rulebook. Always confirm exact dates, fees, and quotas with HRD Korea and Nepal's Department of Foreign Employment.
What is EPS-TOPIK?
EPS-TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean for the Employment Permit System) is the Korean-language test HRD Korea uses to screen candidates applying for an E-9 employment visa. It's separate from general TOPIK, and focuses on practical, workplace Korean rather than academic topics — safety instructions, supervisor directions, and everyday workplace communication.
Nepal is one of the EPS program's partner countries, alongside Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and others. Candidates who pass are added to a worker roster that Korean employers review when hiring — it's a competitive process, and Master Korean exists to help you prepare for the language part of it.
EPS Job Sectors
Manufacturing
The largest sector for Nepali EPS workers — factories producing goods across many industries.
Construction
On-site building and infrastructure work, with an emphasis on safety training and terminology.
Agriculture & Livestock
Farm and livestock work, often requiring a sector-specific Skill Test.
Fishing
Coastal and deep-sea fishing roles, also requiring a sector-specific Skill Test.
Service
A smaller category covering select service-industry roles.
EPS Partner Countries
Official Sources
This site avoids stating specific dates, fees, or quotas since they change every round. Always confirm current details directly.