Information to work in this country is available from:

KDHA R. 101 Yuil B/D, Hapjung dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 121-220 Fax: +82 2 958 9427 or +82 2 488 1067

Procedures and/or documents that are necessary to be able to work in this country:

Applications should be sent to the Minister of Health and Welfare in Korea. Few overseas hygienists have applied to work in Korea and there has been no need to set criteria on further training before sitting the National examination.

Official licensing body in the country:

Minister of Health and Welfare Government Complex II, 1 Jongang-don, Kwacheon-shi Kyunggido 427 760, Republic of Korea Tel: +82-2-503-7518

Contact for Work Permit and/or Visa:

The Korean Embassy/Consulate in the country of residence.

Is a job offer required before a Work Permit/Visa is issued?

Applications are considered individually.

Main local and/or official language(s):

Korean. It is necessary to be fluent in this language.

Are hygienists qualified overseas required to sit the country's national examination?

Yes. Few overseas hygienists have applied to work in Korea and there has been no need to set criteria on training before sitting the National examination.

Information on the local working environment:

Working week is 48 to 52 hours. Hygienists work in hospitals, health centres, educational institutes and dispensaries.

Standard tasks that hygienists are allowed to undertake in the country:

Removal of supra and sub gingival calculus Fluoride application Radiography Prevention of oral disease

Links to related web sites:

WHO Oral Health: Country/Area Profile Programme

Information based on data received by IFDH in:

2001

NOTE: The information provided above is for general guidance only. The International Federation of Dental Hygienists advises all hygienists to contact the country's relevant licensing bodies and agencies for current information and regulations. Search the database:

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