The Philippine Overseas Labor Office in South Korea reported that effective 01 January 2007, the government of Korea had abolished the Industrial Trainee System under the Alien Industrial Technology Training Program (AITTP) as a mode of entry for work in Korea.

In view of this development, the Korean Embassy in Manila has stopped the issuance of trainee visas to all applicants under this system since 01 January 2007. Deployment of workers to South Korea will continue through the Employment Permit System (EPS) under the government-to-government scheme. Job applicants are warned not to deal with private individuals and entities on any prospect for employment in South Korea.

For further information on the EPS, please contact:

Government Placement Branch
Philippine Overseas Employment Administration
Telephone Number(s)     : 727-7781 / 722-1175
Fax Number      : 726-8909
E-mail address : poea_gpb@yahoo.com

For the information and guidance of all concerned.

Adopted: 08 March 2007