E-2 Teachers, Drug Test Going from 4 Types to 6? 💉

🧭 What changed?

According to the notice, the drug test items for E-2 instructors have been expanded from the previous 4 types to 6 types. The notice title says "changes to items, etc.," so there may be changes other than the items too.

Until now, the required test items in the Ministry of Justice notice (고시) were 4 types: methamphetamine (MA), cocaine (COC), opium (OPI), and cannabis (THC). The materials I have don't say what the 2 newly added types are. Be sure to check the attached file! 💡

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Conversation instructor (E-2)

What are the 2 newly added types?

Kevi

The notice text and materials I checked don't include the names of the 2 added types. Open the attached file on the HiKorea notice or call 1345 to check.

👩‍🏫 Who does this apply to?

This notice applies to conversation instructors (E-2). According to the manual, E-2 holders must submit a employment medical checkup certificate (채용신체검사서) issued by a medical institution designated by the Minister of Justice when applying for alien registration, and this certificate includes HIV and drug test results.

So if you're newly preparing alien registration under E-2, pay special attention to this change. The notice text alone doesn't tell us how it affects people who have already registered. For detailed criteria, check the original notice or call 1345. 🙂

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Conversation instructor (E-2)

I'm already working on an E-2. Do I need to get tested again?

Kevi

The notice text doesn't say whether current holders need to be retested. Please check the attached file or call 1345.

🏥 Where do I get tested?

According to the notice (고시), the employment medical checkup certificate is issued by a medical institution designated by the Minister of Justice. The institution first does an immunoassay test, and if the result is positive, it does a second confirmation test using mass spectrometry (GC-MS) or similar methods.

The "Other" section of the certificate must list the drug test result along with the test method and the testing institution. Before you go, ask whether the hospital is a designated institution and whether it tests the changed items. That helps you avoid a wasted trip. 💡

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Conversation instructor (E-2)

Can I get tested at any hospital?

Kevi

No. The employment medical checkup certificate must be issued by a medical institution designated by the Minister of Justice. Before going, be sure to ask whether it's designated and which items it tests.

📄 Preparing your documents

According to the manual, E-2 alien registration requires several documents, including the employment medical checkup certificate. This certificate must contain a physical exam that meets the standards of the attached form of the Public Official Employment Medical Examination Regulations (공무원채용신체검사규정), plus HIV and drug test results.

With the materials I have, I can't tell whether anything changed in the certificate format or validity period. Check the attached file before submitting, and if you're unsure, ask 1345 or your local immigration office (출입국·외국인관서). ✅

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Conversation instructor (E-2)

Did the certificate format change too?

Kevi

The notice text has nothing about a format change. It may be in the attached file, so please check it. For detailed criteria, check the original notice or call 1345.

⚠️ Common mistakes

The most common mistake is going to the hospital knowing only the old standard of 4 types. Since the items have been expanded to 6 types, results for just 4 types may not be enough. Check ahead so you don't have to redo it after submitting.

Another mistake is reading only the notice title and moving on. The key details are in the attached file, so be sure to open it. 😮

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Conversation instructor (E-2)

Can I submit results that tested only 4 types?

Kevi

The notice says the items have been expanded to 6 types. The materials don't say until when 4-type results are accepted, so please check the attached file or call 1345.

✅ What to do now, step by step

1. 1Open the attached file on the HiKorea notice and check the 2 added types and any other changes.
2. 2Call the hospital you plan to visit and ask whether it is a Ministry of Justice-designated employment medical checkup institution.
3. 3Confirm that the hospital tests the changed 6 items, then book your appointment.
4. 4After you receive the certificate, check that the drug test result is listed along with the test method and testing institution.
5. 5If you're confused, contact 1345 or your local immigration office (출입국·외국인관서).