Notice of Changes to the Pre-employment Training System
Hobby and sports courses can now be recognized as pre-employment training if a job relevance confirmation form is submitted.
- Deadline
- Closed
Courses with low job relevance such as hobbies, entertainment, and sports are generally not recognized in pre-employment training; however, they may be allowed if a 'Job Relevance Confirmation Form' verifying that the trainee will perform said duties upon future employment is submitted. This change applies to training programs starting on May 11, 2026.
3-second summary
- Organizer: Human Resources Development Service of Korea
- Change: Relaxed recognition criteria for courses with low job relevance (hobbies/entertainment/sports)
- Exception Condition: Course recognition and training allowed upon submission of 'Job Relevance Confirmation Form'
- Effective Date: Applies to training programs starting on or after May 11, 2026
Schedule & how to apply
- Effective Date: Applies to training programs starting on or after May 11, 2026
Recommended for
- Recommended for corporate or institutional representatives seeking to recognize hobby, entertainment, or sports-related courses as pre-employment training.
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.