In 2026, the South Korean Ministry of Justice (MOJ) expanded online filing for specified foreigner employment-information reports under the Enforcement Rule of the Immigration Act (Articles 47 and 49-2). Covered foreign residents should understand what information must be updated and when.
This guide explains the scope of the Online Employment-Information Reporting System, the official transition notice, and how it differs from a workplace-change procedure.
1. What is the New “Online First” Rule?
Starting January 2, 2026, the MOJ expanded online filing for the foreigner employment-information report. This system covers the employment information specified in the official notice; it does not make every immigration or employment filing an online-only report.
- The 15-Day Rule (Article 49-2): A covered foreign resident must report a change to previously registered employment information—occupation, industry, or annual-income band—within 15 days.
- Transition notice: The MOJ notice published on December 16, 2025 allowed both online and written reporting during the January–June pilot and planned online-only reporting for the second half of 2026. It said detailed implementation guidance would follow; it did not specify July 1 as the confirmed start date. Check the current HiKorea filing screen or call 1345 for the channel available in your case.
2. Target Visa Categories: Are You on the List?
The expanded online reporting system covers profit-making foreign residents in the status groups listed by the MOJ. Check whether your exact status is included:
- Professional: E-1 (Professor) to E-7 (Special Occupation)
- Labor: E-8 (Seasonal), E-9 (Non-professional), E-10 (Maritime), H-2 (Work and Visit)
- Residency: F-2 (Resident), F-4 (Overseas Korean), F-6 (Marriage Migrant)
- Business: D-7 (Intra-company), D-8 (Investor), D-9 (Trade)
3. The “Two-Way” Reporting Method
The MOJ notice described two online entry points for the expanded employment-information reporting system:
- Direct e-Application: Go to Civil Complaint → Electronic Civil Complaint → Report (Change) Employment Information. This is for simple updates when your job details change.
- Automatic Pop-up (Visit Reservation): When you make an appointment to extend your stay, an “Employment Information Entry Window” will automatically pop up. You must fill this out before your visit can be confirmed.
Important distinction: This employment-information report is separate from an E-7 workplace-change permission or qualifying post-change report. Filing this form does not replace the procedure required when changing employers. See our E-7 workplace-change reporting guide.
4. Penalties: Use the Statutory Maximums Carefully
Failure to report a required registration change under Immigration Act Article 35 may result in an administrative fine. Under the current text of Article 100, the statutory maximum is KRW 1,000,000 for a violation of Article 35 or 37. Entering false facts in an application or report may carry an administrative fine of up to KRW 500,000.
These are statutory maximums, not automatic fixed charges. The amount and treatment depend on the applicable schedule and the facts of the case. Confirm current guidance with HiKorea or 1345 if a deadline has already passed.
🔗 Official Sources and Last Review
Last reviewed: August 6, 2026. The implementation date and filing channel can change, so use the current official screen and guidance.