2026 Employment Permit System Best Practice Contest
Share positive employment stories or touching experiences involving foreign workers to win up to 1 million KRW in prize money
- Deadline
- Closed
This contest solicits best practice cases from workplaces employing foreign workers and the foreign workers themselves. Applications are accepted via email, with prizes including up to 1 million KRW for top winners in each category.
3-second summary
- Organizer: Human Resources Development Service of Korea
- Target: Domestic workplaces using EPS and foreign workers
- Prizes: Top Prize 1M KRW, Excellence 500K KRW, Encouragement 300K KRW per category
- Submission Method: Email submission (contest2026@hrdkorea.or.kr)
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Method: Email submission (contest2026@hrdkorea.or.kr)
- Evaluation Process: 1st Written Review -> 2nd In-depth Review -> Final Selection
Recommended for
- Recommended for business owners currently employing or having experience with foreign workers under the Employment Permit System.
- Recommended for foreign workers who have pursued self-development or helped colleagues while working in Korea.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply?
Applications follow the official program notice, which is in Korean. See the source link for the method and receiving office; Beaconoi can prepare an English draft for your review.
Last updated · Source: official program notice
※ Program information is compiled from each institution’s public sources; actual eligibility, amounts and deadlines may change. Always verify against the official notice (in Korean) before applying.