Korean visa

E-7-M (K-CORE) Visa Korea: Manufacturing-track Skilled Visa (특정활동 (K-CORE)) (2026)

E-7-M (K-CORE), launched in 2026, for graduates of 16 designated Korean junior colleges entering manufacturing.

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Who this visa is for

Foreign graduates of 16 designated Korean junior colleges (전문대학) entering manufacturing.

E-7-M (K-CORE) visa key facts

  • →E-7-M is the manufacturing sub-track of E-7, formally launched in February 2026 under the K-CORE pathway
  • →Eligible institutions are 16 designated Korean junior colleges (전문대학) with manufacturing-aligned programs
  • →The pathway promises a 5-year route to F-2 residency (vs. the standard 7-10 year E-7 path)
  • →Salary requirement matches standard E-7 thresholds (~31,120,000 KRW/year minimum for 2026)
  • →Employer must be a registered manufacturing SME with a Korean Employment Information Service certification

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Korea's E-7-M (K-CORE) Visa: The Manufacturing Track from Junior College to Residence (2026)

E-7-M (K-CORE) visa lets graduates of 16 designated Korean junior colleges work in manufacturing and reach F-2 residency in 5 years. Eligibility and school list.

Continue to the full E-7-M (K-CORE) guide

Other Korean visa codes

E-9

Non-Professional Employment Visa (비전문취업)

E-7

Skilled Professional Work Visa (특정활동)

E-2

Conversation Instructor Visa (회화지도)

H-1

Working Holiday Visa (관광취업)

D-2

Student Visa (유학)

D-10

Job Seeker Visa (구직)

F-1-D

Digital Nomad (Workation) Visa (원격근무 (워케이션))

F-2

Korean Resident Visa (거주)

F-3

Dependent Visa (동반)

F-4

Overseas Korean Visa (재외동포)

F-5

Permanent Residence Visa (영주)

F-6

Marriage Migrant Visa (결혼이민)

For the full reference on Korean visa categories, see all Seoulstart visa guides.