Korea warns Nepal over EPS staff safety
Summary
South Korea has raised concerns over safety risks for its EPS staff in Nepal amid protests by Nepali workers demanding prioritized employment opportunities under the Employment Permit System.
Key Points
- South Korea has expressed serious concern over the safety of its EPS human resource staff in Nepal due to repeated demonstrations by Nepali workers.
- The EPS system is standardized for 17 countries including Nepal and separate arrangements for Nepal are not possible according to Korean officials.
- Approximately 44.8 percent of foreign workers in South Korea under EPS are Nepali, with a high priority given by employers to Nepali workers.
- Nepal has formed a high-level team to address the EPS-related issues with South Korean authorities aiming for resolution by the end of February.
