According to, the most of the opportunities in South Korea are factory workers, engineers and entertainers. South Korea 's garment and electronic factories remain stable despite the global financial crisis, most OFW factory workers in Taiwan had shift to South Korea due to the manpower cutting. Recently, POEA had posted the EPS passers as of October 6, 2009. Click here to view passers. The application under EPS program is continuous, successful applicants are interviewd and screened by direct employers, passers are posted through POEA website. To view the complete list of other job opportunities in South Korea, click here or visit to view other vacancies (not under EPS program). Meantime, POEA warned OFWs against recruiters, agencies or any individual who offer jobs under EPS program and asks for series of fees. Only POEA have the authority to accept applicants only the listed fees above are needed to be paid.
Korea is one of the most sought after destination of Filipinos to work. Aside from the promising salary, Korea is also famous in the Philippines because of Kpop and the Korean drama. The image of Korea shown in the media entices Filipinos to go to Korea and work. However, one must know that there is only very limited job market for foreigners in Korea. You have to compete with the Koreans who were trained and educated to obtain skills necessary and intended for Korean corporation. Learning the language alone is very challenging and yes, difficult. Language is one of the most important qualifications here in Korea, unless otherwise you'll teach English, the knowledge in Korean language is a must to get a job. Hopeless as it may sounds. Korea is not completely burning bridges for foreigners who want to work in the country. There are several opportunities especially for Filipinos for the year 2015 and the upcoming years. This is a sign that Korea is becoming open to the idea of letting Filipinos to penetrate in their job market.
Employment possibilities in South Korea As a newly industrializing economy, South Korea offers many opportunities for employment for foreigners; anywhere from teaching English, to international project managers, to placement in high-tech industries. South Korea experienced a financially devastating crisis in 1997. However, its economy has been steadily progressing ever since and continues to grow today. Following the Asian Financial Crisis of ยด97, many Westerners fled the area and took with them the important resource of language. Due to the shortage, English-speaking foreigners are highly sought after in every occupational field. Whether you speak English or not, it is to your advantage to have a high school diploma and a college degree in order to heighten your marketability. Typical industries and sectors South Korea is one of the most technologically advanced and digitally linked countries in the world. As a leading exporter of automobiles, cell phones, and other high-tech devices and a growing competitor in information technology, specialists in these fields are needed in Korea.