Published: 24.03.2026
Under its immigration policy strategy through 2030, South Korea plans to embed “reasonable” wage requirements into the conditions for issuing and maintaining certain work visas, including E-7-1 and E-7-3. Employers would have to meet the thresholds to hire or retain foreign workers under those visas.
According to the source, future salary thresholds could become an additional condition not only for hiring foreign workers but also for maintaining their work status. This may affect employers that must demonstrate compliant pay and skilled professionals whose offers fall below the eventual threshold. The change is most relevant to applicants and current holders of E-7-1 and E-7-3 visas. Anyone planning to relocate under these categories should monitor the detailed thresholds before signing an employment contract.