The Ministry of Labor has introduced new restrictions on job postings for workers seeking employment abroad. According to the latest announcement, job postings for Thailand, Korea, Japan, and Singapore are now limited to a maximum of 10 workers per month. 

Additionally, job postings to Korea for skilled workers in shipyards are also restricted to 10 workers per month. The Ministry has further tightened regulations on employment in Malaysia and Singapore—two countries with a high number of Myanmar workers. Specifically, job postings to Singapore are now limited to only five workers per month.

Foreign employment agencies sending workers to Korea are now required to submit no more than 10 new job postings per month, with each agency allowed to submit only one job posting within that period. Moreover, contracts signed before January 30 must be revised to include no more than 10 workers per job order. The Ministry announced that new job applications will be accepted starting May 2.

These restrictions apply to E-7-3 (skilled workers for shipyards) and E-10-2 (fishermen) visa categories in Korea. Furthermore, foreign employment agencies are now allowed to submit job applications for a maximum of 50 workers to Thailand and 15 workers to Japan once a month.

For agencies that signed contracts before January 30, those sending workers to Thailand must resubmit job applications for no more than 50 workers by March 25, while those sending workers to Japan must resubmit applications for no more than 15 workers.

To streamline the process, the Ministry has instructed agencies to submit job postings online to the Department of Labor, eliminating the need for in-person submissions. New work invitations for Japan and Thailand will be accepted starting May 2. Once the validity of these invitations is confirmed, agencies must submit required documents, including the notification letter authorizing the dispatch process, copies of work invitations, employer-employee contracts, and a soft copy of the workers' personal details.

Additionally, the submission of the OWIC card must be completed at least two weeks in advance, along with supporting documents such as a copy of the worker-employee contract and authorization for the dispatch process. Once permission is granted, workers must be sent within a week. If they cannot be dispatched within the specified time, agencies must reapply for permission.

After the workers reach their destination countries, agencies are required to submit relevant documents to the Department of Labor promptly. In case of workers returning for any reason, agencies must report their arrival and departure details to the Ministry of Labor.