Korean Immigration Makes Drug Testing Tougher
As of April 1, 2011 Korean immigration is going to be enforcing stricter medical exams for any foreigner applying for an Alien Registration Card (ARC). Currently Korean immigration requires foreigners to go through a number of medical exams that include, but are not limited to screening for TB, HIV/AIDS and other contagious diseases as well various narcotics. Starting April 1, the drug screening will be stricter and there will be specific tests for marijuana use now.
There is no indication of what levels will be permitted, however it's safe to say that there will be a strict stance on any positive results. It's not just teachers being subjected to the extra scrutiny, but rather all foreigners seeking to get work permits in Korea in all industries.
Failing the medical exam that is required to get an ARC could result in deportation. The costs of the new enhanced medical examinations will also go up, though the price might vary between hospitals, it is rumored to be in the 100,000-120,000 Korean Won range. This expense is always paid by the teacher as it is the teachers responsibility to prove they have a clean medical record.
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