Working or studying in South Korea and Japan through an official pathway requires solid preparation in language, documents, and mindset. LPK Hanggugo Indonesia — part of the PT Legalku Multi Digital group — offers four pathways: a Korean language course, a Japanese language course, the Korea G to G Work Program, and the Japan Magang (internship) Program. Below are the full requirements you need to prepare before registering.
1. General Requirements for Language Courses (Without a Placement Pathway)
For those who just want to learn Korean or Japanese without joining a work placement pathway, the requirements are relatively flexible. Prospective participants simply need to fill out a registration form with the following information:
- Full name and active contact details (WhatsApp/phone number).
- Gender.
- Most recent level of education (junior high, senior high/vocational, diploma/bachelor's degree, or other).
- Program of interest (Korean or Japanese language).
- Passport ownership status (already have one or not — this is not a barrier to registering for the course).
2. Requirements for the Korea G to G Work Program
The Korea G to G (Government to Government) Work Program is an official cooperation pathway between the Government of Indonesia through BP2MI and the Government of South Korea through HRD Korea/MOEL, without private intermediaries. The main requirements are:
- Age: 18–39 years old.
- Education: minimum graduate of SLTP (junior high school) or equivalent.
- Health: physically and mentally healthy, not color-blind, and free of physical disabilities that would hinder the work.
- Legal status: not under a travel ban (cekal/cegah tangkal) status.
- Language ability: must pass the EPS-TOPIK (Employment Permit System — Test of Proficiency in Korean) exam, a Korean language test recognized by South Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labor.
Documents to prepare:
- Photocopy of KTP (national ID card).
- Photocopy of most recent diploma/certificate.
- Two 3x4 passport photos.
- A valid passport.
Available work sectors through this pathway include manufacturing (food, textiles, automotive, electronics, chemicals, metal, recycling), services (hospitality, restaurants, logistics, construction), shipbuilding (welding, painting, grinding), and fisheries (aquaculture, seaweed, shellfish, fishing).
3. Requirements for the Japan Magang (Internship) Program
The Japan Magang (internship) Program offers the opportunity to work while learning directly in various Japanese industries known for their discipline and professionalism. The main requirements are:
- Age: 18–30 years old.
- Education: minimum graduate of senior high school/vocational school or equivalent.
- Health: physically and mentally healthy.
- Willingness: willing to complete full language and job-skills training.
- Selection: pass administrative screening and interviews, including a direct interview with the Japanese company (user interview).
Supporting documents (KTP, diploma/certificate, passport, and others) will be communicated in more detail by the LPK Hanggugo Indonesia team once a participant passes the initial administrative screening stage.
4. Brief Registration Process
In general, the work placement pathways (both Korea G to G and the Japan Magang Program) follow these stages: registration, administrative verification/screening, language training, exams/skill tests, interviews or the placement process, and finally document processing and departure. For the Korea G to G pathway specifically, verification must be done in person at the LPK Hanggugo Indonesia office — online registration alone, without in-person verification, is considered invalid.
5. Estimated Cost of the Korea G to G Work Program
As a general guide, the estimated total cost of the Korea G to G Work Program is around ± Rp20,000,000, paid in stages according to the process (language training Rp5,000,000, EPS-TOPIK CBT try-out Rp1,000,000, skill test training Rp1,000,000, EPS-TOPIK exam fee Rp500,000, passport/medical checkup/administration Rp1,500,000, and BP2MI placement fee of ±Rp10,000,000 covering ticket, visa, and insurance). This program follows the principle of no salary deductions and no advance-payment loans. These figures may change at any time following the latest BP2MI/HRD Korea policy — be sure to confirm the current figures before registering.
Conclusion
Whether you simply want to become fluent in Korean/Japanese or are seriously pursuing an official work pathway abroad, LPK Hanggugo Indonesia provides support from registration through departure, legally and transparently. Our team is ready to help you understand the requirements and prepare the documents you need.
Korean & Japanese Language Training Division, part of the PT Legalku Multi Digital group.