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Key Facts: EPS-TOPIK Exam
EPS-TOPIK is administered by the Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea) under the Ministry of Employment and Labor.
EPS-TOPIK has 40 multiple-choice questions: 20 Listening and 20 Reading, each section worth 50 points for a 100-point total.
The current industry floor is 60 out of 100 for manufacturing and 45 for other industries, with a 30-point special exception for fisheries.
Final EPS-TOPIK selection is competitive: applicants are ranked by total score until each industry quota is filled (HRD Korea).
EPS-TOPIK is required for an E-9 work visa in South Korea's manufacturing, construction, agriculture, fishing, and service industries.
Clearing the applicable score floor does not guarantee employment; candidates are selected in score order within the planned intake.
HRD Korea lists the EPS-TOPIK fee as USD $28, normally collected in the local-currency equivalent under the current country notice.
EPS-TOPIK is delivered by Computer-Based Test (CBT) or tablet UBT under the applicable country recruitment notice.
EPS-TOPIK content covers practical Korean competence, Korean culture, and occupational safety and health.
EPS-TOPIK is distinct from the academic TOPIK run by NIIED and contains no writing or speaking section.
EPS-TOPIK is HRD Korea's official Korean test for Employment Permit System (E-9) applicants: 40 multiple-choice questions, split evenly between 25-minute Reading and Listening sections, scored out of 100 with industry-specific qualifying floors and competitive selection.
Sample EPS-TOPIK Practice Questions
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1[듣기] 다음 대화를 듣고 남자가 일하는 곳을 고르세요. 여자: 어디에서 일하세요? 남자: 저는 공장에서 일해요. 자동차 부품을 만들어요. (Listening) Where does the man work?
2[듣기] 다음 안내 방송을 듣고 작업 시작 시간을 고르세요. 방송: 안녕하세요. 오늘 작업은 오전 8시에 시작합니다. 점심시간은 12시부터 1시까지입니다. (Listening) What time does work start today?
3[듣기] 다음을 듣고 남자가 해야 할 일을 고르세요. 반장: 김 씨, 작업하기 전에 꼭 안전모를 쓰세요. 장갑도 끼고요. 남자: 네, 알겠습니다. (Listening) What must the man do before working?
4[듣기] 다음 대화를 듣고 여자가 사용하는 도구를 고르세요. 남자: 그 나사를 어떻게 풀어요? 여자: 이 드라이버로 돌리면 돼요. (Listening) What tool does the woman use?
5[듣기] 다음 대화를 듣고 남자가 며칠 일하는지 고르세요. 여자: 일주일에 며칠 일해요? 남자: 월요일부터 금요일까지 일해요. 주말에는 쉬어요. (Listening) How many days a week does the man work?
6[듣기] 다음을 듣고 무엇에 대한 안내인지 고르세요. 방송: 직원 여러분, 위험합니다. 이곳은 기계가 작동 중입니다. 출입을 금지합니다. (Listening) What is this announcement about?
7[듣기] 다음 대화를 듣고 남자의 월급이 얼마인지 고르세요. 여자: 한 달에 월급을 얼마 받아요? 남자: 이백만 원 정도 받아요. (Listening) How much is the man's monthly salary?
8[듣기] 다음 대화를 듣고 여자가 아픈 곳을 고르세요. 남자: 어디가 아파요? 여자: 어제부터 허리가 많이 아파요. 무거운 짐을 들었어요. (Listening) Where does the woman hurt?
9[듣기] 다음을 듣고 남자가 부탁하는 것을 고르세요. 남자: 사장님, 다음 주 토요일에 하루 쉬어도 될까요? 고향에서 친구가 와서요. 사장: 네, 그렇게 하세요. (Listening) What is the man asking for?
10[듣기] 다음 대화를 듣고 두 사람이 일하는 곳을 고르세요. 여자: 오늘 딸기를 몇 상자 땄어요? 남자: 스무 상자 땄어요. 비닐하우스가 따뜻하네요. (Listening) Where are the two people working?
About the EPS-TOPIK Exam
EPS-TOPIK is the official Korean-language test for the Employment Permit System (EPS), administered by the Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea) under the Ministry of Employment and Labor. It is distinct from the academic TOPIK run by NIIED: EPS-TOPIK screens migrant workers who apply for E-9 jobs in manufacturing, construction, agriculture and livestock, fisheries, and designated service industries. The test is fully multiple-choice with two sections — Listening (듣기) with 20 questions worth 50 points and Reading (읽기) with 20 questions worth 50 points — for 40 questions and a maximum of 100 points, with no writing or speaking. Content focuses on practical workplace and daily-life Korean, Korean culture, and occupational safety and health. The current industry floor is 60 points for manufacturing and 45 for other industries, with a 30-point special exception for fisheries; candidates above the applicable floor are selected in score order within the planned intake. Delivery is by CBT or tablet-based UBT under each country's current recruitment notice.
Exam sponsor: Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea), under the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL), South Korea. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
40 questions
Time Limit
50 minutes total: 25 minutes for the Reading section and 25 minutes for the Listening section (CBT/UBT format).
Passing Score
Scored out of 100. The current industry floor is 60 for manufacturing and 45 for other industries, with a 30-point special exception for fisheries; final selection is by score rank within the planned intake.
Exam / Certification Fees
USD $28, normally paid in the local-currency equivalent according to the designated sending agency's current recruitment notice.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Listening Comprehension (듣기)
20 questions (50 points) testing sounds and spelling, numbers, picture descriptions, appropriate responses, and dialogues or stories about daily life, work, Korean culture, and safety.
Reading Comprehension (읽기)
20 questions (50 points) testing object and situation descriptions, vocabulary and grammar, practical data and signs, job advertisements, machinery instructions, Korean culture, safety information, and short passages.
Preparing for the EPS-TOPIK Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scored out of 100. The current industry floor is 60 for manufacturing and 45 for other industries, with a 30-point special exception for fisheries; final selection is by score rank within the planned intake.
- Exam length: 40 questions
- Time limit: 50 minutes total: 25 minutes for the Reading section and 25 minutes for the Listening section (CBT/UBT format).
- Exam / certification fees: USD $28, normally paid in the local-currency equivalent according to the designated sending agency's current recruitment notice. Official sources
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- Work through all 100 available questions
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EPS-TOPIK: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EPS-TOPIK and who should take it?
EPS-TOPIK is the Korean-language test of the Employment Permit System, administered by HRD Korea under the Ministry of Employment and Labor. It is for foreign workers from EPS partner countries who want to work in South Korea on an E-9 visa in industries such as manufacturing, construction, agriculture, fishing, and services. Passing it is the minimum language qualification to enter the job-seeker pool.
How many questions are on EPS-TOPIK and what types?
The standard EPS-TOPIK has 40 four-option multiple-choice questions: 20 Listening questions worth 50 points and 20 Reading questions worth 50 points, for 100 points total. There is no writing or speaking section.
What score do I need to pass EPS-TOPIK?
The current floor is 60 out of 100 for manufacturing and 45 for other industries, with a 30-point special exception for fisheries. Clearing the applicable floor does not guarantee selection: candidates are ranked by score and selected from the top within the planned intake.
How is EPS-TOPIK different from the academic TOPIK?
The academic TOPIK is run by NIIED (Ministry of Education) for university admission and general proficiency, and TOPIK II includes writing. EPS-TOPIK is run by HRD Korea (Ministry of Employment and Labor) specifically to select migrant workers; it is fully multiple-choice with only Listening and Reading and focuses on workplace and daily-life Korean for foreign workers.
What is the EPS-TOPIK fee and how long are scores valid?
HRD Korea lists the fee as USD $28, normally collected in the local-currency equivalent. Registration dates, payment instructions, and the period for which a result can be used are controlled by the current recruitment notice from the designated sending agency, so verify that notice rather than relying on an old cycle.
How is EPS-TOPIK delivered — paper, computer, or phone?
HRD Korea uses Computer-Based Testing (CBT) and tablet-based UBT. The designated sending agency's current recruitment notice identifies the delivery method, venue, registration procedure, and permitted materials for a particular administration.