Updated : 2025-05-25

E9 Visa

Introduction to EPS-TOPIK

The EPS-TOPIK is used as a criterion for employment selection by evaluating proficiency in the Korean language, understanding of Korean culture, and knowledge of industrial safety and health. EPS-TOPIK Official Website

  • The test is primarily conducted in major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.(Check test locations here)

  • Total time: 50 minutes

  • Total Score: 200 points (Reading: 100 points, Listening: 100 points)

    ※ For manufacturing industries, scores are converted to a 100-point scale For non-manufacturing industries, scores are converted to a 90-point scale.

  • The test is conducted in either CBT (Computer-Based Test) or PBT (Paper-Based Test) formats.

    ※ When conducted via PBT, the test times are as follows: Reading: 40 minutes, Listening: 30 minutes

    • Test Time 25 minutes
      Number of Questions 20 multiple-choice questions
      Evaluation Content
      • Choose the correct sentence by looking at pictures.
      • Fill in blanks with appropriate words or sentences.
      • Understand signs, guide contents, and information boards.
      • Comprehend industrial safety signboards.
      • Answer questions based on reading explanations.
    • Test Time 25 minutes
      Number of Questions 20 multiple-choice questions
      Evaluation Content
      • Listen to words, sentences, or numbers.
      • Choose answers based on picture descriptions.
      • Select pictures based on heard sentences.
      • Choose appropriate content following a dialogue.
      • Understand the story and choose the correct answers.
  • Test takers caught cheating will be banned from taking the test for 4 years.