Hello. Today, we will learn about regional visas for the Gangwon region. Unlike other regions, the Gangwon region allows regional visas for various industries, which can be of great help to employers and foreigners. Below, we will guide you through the regional visa (F-2-R) for the Gangwon region.
□ Application target
- (Industry) Only the following industries designated by the local government as of the application date are eligible for recruitment.
Gangwon exception Autonomy | Hoengseong-gun | Food manufacturing (10), metalworking product manufacturing; excluding machinery and furniture (25), non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (23), other machinery and equipment manufacturing (29), electrical equipment manufacturing (28), rubber and plastic product manufacturing (22), chemicals and chemical product manufacturing; excluding pharmaceuticals (20), wood and wood product manufacturing; excluding furniture (16), beverage manufacturing (11), motor vehicle and trailer manufacturing (30), primary metal manufacturing (24), pulp, paper and paper product manufacturing (17), other product manufacturing (33), electronic components, computer, imaging, audio and communication equipment manufacturing (26), textile product manufacturing; excluding clothing (13), medical materials and pharmaceuticals manufacturing (21), wholesale and commodity brokering (46), medical, precision, optical instruments and watch manufacturing (27) |
Gosung-gun | Manufacturing (10-34), wholesale and retail (45-47), accommodation (55), food and beverage andBar business (56)*,Business facility management and landscaping services (74), waste disposal and cleaning services (90), sports and entertainment services (91) * Korean Standard Industrial Classification 56. Food and Beverage Industry, excluding 56211. General Entertainment Beverage Industry and 56212. Dance Entertainment Beverage Industry |
□ Business location
- The business must be located within the relevant region (Goseong-gun, Hoengseong-gun).
□Recruitment requirements (salary)
- The recruitment requirements are as follows.
① The number of foreign employees is 50% of the number of domestic employees* on the employment insurance subscriber list (maximum 20 people).
(People who have been enrolled in employment insurance for more than 3 months and meet the minimum wage)
② The total salary stated in the employment contract must be at least 70% of the previous year’s Gross National Income (GNI).
※ 2023 GNI per capita: KRW 44,051,000 → 70% of GNI per capita: KRW 30,835,700
③ Employment must commence within 3 months from the date of application and the employment contract period must be at least 1 year.
④ The employer and user must be the same and must belong to a job placement agency, personnel dispatch agency, etc.
Employment in the form of daily wages or dispatched workers is not permitted.
⑤ Changes in the workplace within 1 year after a change in the qualifications of a foreign worker are restricted.
(However, if it is difficult to find employment in the same workplace or industry due to closure or suspension of business, etc., and a recommendation is received from the local government, a change in workplace or industry is permitted.)
□ Residence of foreign workers
- Foreign workers must continue to reside within the recommended area (Hoengseong-gun, Goseong-gun).
- You must reside in the recommended area for the first two years from the date of approval, and after two years, you can move to an approved area (another population-declining area within the same metropolitan government).
□ Application Guide
- Documents to be submitted include application for employment, business registration certificate, confirmation letter, employment insurance subscriber list, etc.
The employment insurance subscriber list is checked to see if it exceeds 50% (maximum 20 people) of the number of domestic employees.
You can submit it by indicating your foreign worker residence qualification.
- Application method: Visit the relevant local government department or submit via e-mail.
- Department in charge: Hoengseong-gun Planning and Audit Office (☎ 033-340-2029)
Gosung County General Affairs Office (☎ 033-680-3446)
Please refer to the attached notice for further details.
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