165 Nepali EPS Workers Depart for South Korea
A group of 165 Nepali workers under the EPS programme has departed for South Korea, as reported on 11 August 2026.
What happened
As per a report published by Migrant Times on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 165 Nepali workers under the Employment Permit System (EPS) have departed for South Korea.
The headline confirms the scale of the departure — 165 workers — and identifies the labour corridor as Nepal to South Korea under the EPS route. The source material does not provide further details on flight numbers, employers, or sectors.
Why it matters for jobseekers
Departures under EPS are a key indicator that the Nepal–South Korea labour process is active. For aspirants waiting for deployment, regular group departures signal movement in the pipeline from selection to actual travel.
South Korea remains one of the most sought-after destinations for Nepali workers due to its government-to-government recruitment model, structured contracts, and labour protections. Each departure batch also creates learning opportunities for those in the queue.
General context: EPS for first-time jobseekers
The following is general information about the EPS system and is not specific to this departure:
- What EPS is: The Employment Permit System is the official, government-to-government channel for sending Nepali workers to South Korea.
- Typical process: The process generally involves language proficiency requirements, a skills test, a roster system, labour contract issuance, and pre-departure preparation.
- Official sources: Always rely on the Department of Foreign Employment and the EPS Korea Section in Nepal for notices, results, and pre-departure instructions.
What to do next
If you are an EPS aspirant, use this time to prepare rather than rely on unofficial claims:
- Follow official notices: Check updates from the EPS Korea Section and Migrant Times for verified departure and roster information.
- Keep documents ready: Ensure your passport, medical reports, and other required documents are valid and organised.
- Avoid misinformation: Do not trust agents who promise guaranteed deployment, extra seats, or faster flights for payment. EPS recruitment does not work through private agents.
We will continue to monitor verified reports on EPS departures and publish updates as soon as official details are available.