Korea Guide by WCS

By WCS Last reviewed and updated: July 18, 2026 · Checked against official Korean government sources. Key takeaways The E-7 has four sub-types: E-7-1 (professionals), E-7-2 (semi-professional), E-7-3 (general skilled trades like welders), and E-7-4 (points-based skilled technical, often from E-9). The Ministry of Justice's 2026 E-7 wage notice applies from February 1 through December 31 to the issuance-recognition and related issuance procedures named in the notice; it lists ₩31,120,000 for E-7-1, with separate amounts by stream and occupational exceptions. It is not a complete universal rule for every E-7 decision or extension. The notice's wage figures are a starting point for the specified E-7 procedures, but what counts as qualifying salary and which additional standards apply depend on the occupation code and current immigration guidance; do not assume the notice alone resolves extensions, bonuses, allowances, or reimbursements. Workforce-ratio screening, exemptions, ...