| Category | E-10 (Seafarer Employment) | E-9 (Non-Professional Employment) |
|---|---|---|
| Length of Stay |
3 years (1-time extension up to 1 year and 10 months) |
3 years (1-time extension up to 1 year and 10 months) |
| Industry Details | Fisheries on vessels over 20 tons subject to the Korean Seafarers Act | Aquaculture, salt production, and coastal/inshore fisheries on vessels under 20 tons not subject to the Korean Seafarers Act |
| Minimum Wage |
2.48 million KRW per month (Seafarers Act applies) |
2.01 million KRW per month (General minimum wage applies) |
| Managing Authority | Private management agencies contracted with the Korea National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives | Ministry of Employment and Labor (EPS) |
| Selective Invitation | Possible to designate workers via overseas dispatch agencies | Selective hiring of specific workers not allowed |
