Guide for Employers Recruiting Foreign Workers under the F-2-R Regional Visa

Employers wishing to recruit foreign talent under the F-2-R regional visa must first confirm that the workplace qualifies as an eligible place of employment in the relevant region. Please provide: - Business registration for a workplace located in a population-decline area - Four social-insurance workplace subscriber roster - Number of foreign workers sought - Duties - Monthly wage and working hours - Whether housing is provided We will first review the workplace location, industry, actual worksite and employment conditions. Once the workplace is eligible, we review the foreign national's education, income, Korean proficiency and current status, and explain the documents for local-government recommendation and change of status. Recruiting regions, permitted industries and detailed standards can differ by locality. Confirm employer eligibility before finalizing an employment contract.