About KEAD

As an affiliated organization under the Ministry of Employment and Labor, Korea Employment Agency for Persons with Disabilities(KEAD) was established 1990 with the mission of becoming the leading agnecy to employ persons with disabilities.

KEAD has more than 1,300 full-time workers at 6 regional headquarters, 14 branch offices, 5 vocational competency development institutes 27 training centers, and assistive technology center. Its business expands across multiple services for persons with disabilities, which include job placement, vocational training, assistive technology device support and personal assistance.

For employers, KEAD provides employment subsidy and extends support for establishing standard workplace, fund for the work environment improvment, etc.

By providing various employment services, KEAD will continue to strive to create a society where persons with disabilities can work together.

Purpose of Establishment and What We Do

Purpose and Basis for Establishment

Purpose

To contribute to the employment promotion, vocational rehabilitaion and employment of persons with disabilities and support business employers

Legal Basis

「Disability Employment Promotion and Vocational Rehabilitation Act」

Support Area

Employment Support

From pre-employment preparations to job adaptation, KEAD provides assistive technology devices, personal assistance services, and workplace counselor services to promote employment stability

Employer Support

To support business owners employing persons with disabilities, KEAD provides disability employment incentives such as establishing standard work places, free equipment, loans, barrier-free certification, and employment management funds

Vocational Training

KEAD provides vocational training, customized training, and training specific for developmental disabilities

Research & Development

KEAD conducts a research on disability employment policies to enhance employment conditions for persons with disabilities

International Cooperation

KEAD shares disability employment policies with overseas agencies and provide aid to the developing countries