South Korea Warns Nepal Over Safety of EPS Staff
South Korea has issued a warning to Nepal regarding the safety of EPS staff, according to The Kathmandu Post on 1 February 2026. The report raises fresh concerns for Nepali workers aspiring for employment in Korea.
What happened
South Korea has warned Nepal over the safety of staff linked to the Employment Permit System (EPS), according to a report published by The Kathmandu Post on Sun, 01 Feb 2026.
The headline of the report is "Korea warns Nepal over EPS staff safety". The page text available for this story is limited to "Google News", so the specific details of the warning, the incident or exchange that prompted it, and any official statements were not included in the material provided.
As of the publication date, no further verified details about the nature of the safety concerns or any administrative action have been confirmed from the material.
Why it matters for jobseekers
For Nepali jobseekers, any development around EPS is significant. The EPS programme is one of the main government-to-government labour migration channels between Nepal and South Korea, and it is highly competitive.
Warnings related to staff safety can affect administrative cooperation, processing, or workplace oversight. Even if recruitment itself is not directly affected, such issues often draw closer scrutiny to procedures and worker welfare.
General context: EPS and worker safety
The following is general information for jobseekers, not specific details from this report:
- What EPS is: The Employment Permit System allows employers in South Korea to hire foreign workers through government-managed processes.
- Why staff safety matters: Safe working conditions for both Korean and Nepali liaison staff are essential for smooth operation of language tests, skill tests, and deployment.
- What to watch: Jobseekers should follow official notices from Nepal's Department of Foreign Employment and the EPS Korea Section, and disregard unofficial agents who claim to expedite selection.
What to do next
Do not rely on social media summaries of this warning. Wait for a formal clarification from the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security or the EPS Korea Section in Nepal.
If you are preparing for EPS:
- Continue your Korean language and skill preparation as per the official syllabus.
- Keep your documents, passport, and EPS-TOPIK records organised and up to date.
- Monitor only official channels for any update on examinations, job registrations, or safety protocols.
We will update this story if more verified information is published by The Kathmandu Post or the concerned authorities.