E-7-1 · KSCO 2122

Social science researcher

사회과학 연구원

E-7 track: E-7-1
KSCO code: 2122
All E-7 holders: 63,580
Status-change fee: ₩100,000

Social science researcher (사회과학 연구원) is on Korea's E-7 designated-occupation list — KSCO code 2122, under the E-7-1 track (Professionals (전문인력)). That means a Korean employer can sponsor a foreign national for an E-7 visa in this role, subject to the qualification and wage requirements the Ministry of Justice attaches to the track.

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전문가 및 관련종사자(52개 직종)

ContextThe E-7-1 track

Managers and professionals — degree- or career-qualified roles. See the full occupation list and the E-7 visa overview for holder statistics and monthly arrival trends. Official fees, including the ₩100,000 change-of-status fee, are on the fee table with legal citations.

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Senior official of an economic interest group Corporate senior executive Management support manager Education manager Insurance and finance manager Culture, arts, design and media manager Information and communications manager Other professional services manager all 94 →

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