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Top Agencies Deploying to
South
Korea in 2003
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JERPHI OVERSEAS PLACEMENT
& TRADING CORP.
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POWERHOUSE STAFFBUILDERS
INT’L INC.
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WORLDNET BUSINESS MERGERS
CORP.
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LABOR INTERNATIONAL
CORPORATION
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EAST WEST PLACEMENT CENTER
INC.
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DAHLZHEN INTERNATIONAL
SERVICES, INC.
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A.S.H. MANPOWER
INTERNATIONAL SVCS.
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VJ INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
& TRADING CO.
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Applying For A Job In South
Korea
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Documents to Prepare
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Resume/Biodata
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School Credentials &
Transcript of Records
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(High School and/or College
Diploma uthenticated by DECS or
CHED)
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Trade Test
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Employment
Certificate/s
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Birth Certificate
(authenticated by the National Statistics Office)
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Passport
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NBI Clearance
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2 passport size
pictures
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Procedure for Agency
Hire
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1) Verify agency license and
job order with POEA (Hotline 722-1144/55)
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2) Apply and submit
credentials to the agency
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If selected
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3) Undergo Medical
Examination with DOH accredited clinics (3 days)
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While waiting for visa (2
weeks)
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4) Attend PDOS with
accredited PDOS provider (1 day)
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5) Obtain e-Receipt &
e-Card
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Procedure for
Name-Hire
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1) Apply for Employment visa
at the South Korea Embassy
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2) Submit documents to the
Name-Hire
Processing
Center for Evaluation (2
hours)
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Requirements
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Verified Employment
Contract
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Work Permit /
Visa
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Passport
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Passport size
picture
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Payment for Fees
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3) Attend POEA-PDOS (1
day)
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4) Undergo Medical
Examination at DOH accredited clinic (3 days)
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5) Pay necessary Fees at
POEA/OWWA Cashier
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6) Obtain e-Receipt &
e-Card
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e-Receipt
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Exit Permit
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Proof of payment (POEA
Processing Fee,
OWWA Membership Contribution
& Medicare Coverage)
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Travel Tax & Airport
Terminal Fee Exemption
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e-Card
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Multi-purpose car
Proof
of OWWA Membership
ATM card for remittance purpose
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Living & Working In South
Korea
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Terms and Conditions of Employment
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10 working hours per day
(Monday to Saturday)
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sick leave benefit not
exceeding 30 days in 1 year
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Medical examination a day
after arrival and special briefing orientation on the country’s laws and
culture
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The trainee visa can be
converted into an employment visa after a year and passing a competitive
exam
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Total period of employment
should not exceed 3 years.
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After finishing a 3-year
employment contract, a foreign worker can return to the country after 3
years.
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Employers provide only the
return air ticket of the trainee at the end of the contract.
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS
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It is illegal for employer
to keep the workers passport and money.
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Have your original copy of
your marriage contract and birth certificate of children for tax
exemption
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Worker cannot change
employer or job without finishing the contract
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Respect Korean tradition,
customs, practices and strictly observe all their laws and
regulations
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Prior to leaving open a
savings account for remittance
purpose.
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Common Problems
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Excessive collection of fees
by recruitment agencies and Korean brokers
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Lower salaries compared to
other non-member of CAK and KFSMB companies
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Low take home pay after the
monthly deductions from the worker-trainees’ salary
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Risks of Running
Away
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Revocation of employment
permit
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Arrest, detention and
deportation
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Deprivation of future
employment
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Loss of personal
belongings
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Fabrication of false
accusations by employers
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Ruins the image of and
employment opportunities for Filipinos
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INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
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PHILIPPINE
EMBASSY
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LABATT REYDELUZ D.
CONFERIDO
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Philippine Embassy 9th
Diplomatic Center
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1371-1 Seocho-Dong
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Seocho-Ku,
Seoul 5723654
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Tel. No. (822) 572-3654 to
55
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Fax. No. (822)
572-3655
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COUNTRY
PROFILE
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The Geographic Profile
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Location Far North of the
Philippines(4 hours travel by
air)
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Southern portion of the
Korea peninsula
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Total land area: 99,373 sq km.
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Climate: 4 Seasons (winter, spring,
summer & fall)
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Capital:
Seoul
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Other key
cities
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Pusan,
Taegu, Inch’on, Kwangju,
Taejon
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The South Koreans
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Population
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48 million
(2003)
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Language
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Korean,
English
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Mode of Dressing
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Western
Clothing
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Religion
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Christianity, Buddhism,
Confucianism, Shamanism
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The Economy
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Newly Industrializing
Economy (NIE)
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Highly export-oriented
involved in agricultural and fishing products as well as
high technology
industries.
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National currency
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South
Korea Won (KRW)
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1USD = 1,177.19
KRW
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1KRW = 0.0478178 PHP (as
of March 15, 2004)
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The South Korean
Government
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Head of State &
Government :
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Prime Minister Goh Kun
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Transportation System
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Taxis, buses and trains are
available for inland transfers
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Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Korean Air Lines and Asiana Airlines fly daily direct from
Manila to Inch’on (Inch’on
International Airport). Cathay Pacific flies to
Seoul via Hong
Kong.
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Communication System
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Public Phones, cellular
phones, internet are very accessible.
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IDD Country Access Codes
are:
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DACOM – 105-87
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DACOM – 105-0287
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KT
- 105-82
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ONSE
- 105-823
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