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EPS-TOPIK (Employment Permit System — Test of Proficiency in Korean)

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Hangul Literacy & Workplace FundamentalsYou are here

Master Hangul consonants, vowels, batchim sound shifts, basic sentence structure, and essential particles for Korean workplace interactions.

25
hours
2

Numbers, Time & Scheduling Logistics

Learn Sino-Korean and Native Korean counting domains, counters, telling time, dates, factory shift rotations, and attendance reporting.

20
hours
3

Daily Living, Facilities & Public Services

Study dormitory life, waste separation, banking, international remittances, medical clinics, pharmacy terminology, and public transit navigation.

25
hours
4

Workplace Hierarchy, Tools & Industry Tasks

Master factory hierarchy, honorifics, hand and power tools, 5S workshop organization, machinery controls, and industry-specific vocabulary for manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and fisheries.

30
hours
5

Industrial Safety, Labor Standards & Exam Strategies

Learn PPE protocols, safety signs, hazard prevention, emergency 119 reporting, standard labor contracts, pay slip calculations, foreign worker insurances, and CBT/UBT listening and reading strategies.

30
hours
Estimated total study time
130 hours
That's about 13 weeks at 10 hours/week
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EPS-TOPIK Exam Details

EPS-TOPIK (Employment Permit System — Test of Proficiency in Korean)

Administered by Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea), under the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL), South Korea

Official Source
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; candidates above the applicable floor are selected in score order within the planned intake.
Passing Score
40
Questions
50
Minutes
USD $28, normally collected in the local-currency equivalent by the designated sending agency; candidates should confirm payment instructions in their country's current recruitment notice.
Exam Fee
Study time: 2–4 months for learners new to Hangul; 1–2 months for those with basic Korean reading and vocabulary.

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea), under the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL), South Korea content outline

Listening Comprehension (듣기)50%

20 multiple-choice questions worth 50 points. Official categories include sounds and spelling, numbers, visual-description items, appropriate next responses, and dialogues or stories about daily life, work, Korean culture, and safety.

Reading Comprehension (읽기)50%

20 multiple-choice questions worth 50 points. Official categories include object and situation descriptions, vocabulary and grammar, practical data and signs, job advertisements, machinery instructions, Korean culture, safety information, and short expository texts.

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What's Next After the EPS-TOPIK?

After passing the EPS-TOPIK, you can pursue these career paths

E-9 Manufacturing Worker

Operate production machinery, press lines, assembly stations, welding units, or plastic molding equipment in Korean manufacturing facilities.

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E-9 Construction Worker

Perform structural framing, rebar placement, concrete pouring, and site operations across South Korean civil engineering and building projects.

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E-9 Agriculture & Livestock Worker

Manage greenhouse cultivation, crop planting and harvesting, livestock feeding, shed sanitation, and farm equipment maintenance.

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E-9 Fisheries Worker

Engage in coastal fishing, net and trap handling, catch sorting, and offshore/onshore aquaculture facility maintenance in South Korea.

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