The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kathmandu organized a book publishing program on 17th June, Tuesday.
The title of the book is ‘You can be the Boss’ Tapai Pani Malik Banna Saknuhuncha, written in Nepali by Shiva Prasad Pokharel. The book highlights success stories after the Employment Permit System (EPS).
The book features stories of Nepali returnees from South Korea, focusing on various sectors like 20 manufacturing, 16 agriculture, 9 service, and 5 education sector business, according a press statement issued by Korean Embassy.
Bishnu Prasad Poudel, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance minister and other officials from both countries. Huge number of media personnel attending in the event and large number success returnees were attending in the event. The book aims to inspire and encourage more Nepali youth is multifaceted, encompassing both economic opportunities and cultural impact.
Park Tae-Young, South Korean Ambassador to Nepal, said this book is not merely a compilation of individual experience; it is a living record of the transformative power of bilateral employment cooperation between Korea and Nepal under the Employment Permit System (EPS).
Each individual featured in this book began their journey with courage—leaving home to work in Korea, where they gained not only income but skills, discipline, and a vision for their future, he said.
Upon returning to Nepal, they invested what they had earned—both financially and experientially—into creating businesses, generating local jobs, and contributing to their communities. They are now part of a virtuous cycle of migration, reintegration, and national development, he added.
These 50 entrepreneurs exemplify what is possible when opportunity is met with ambition. They are more than success stories—they are role models, and their journeys are proof that temporary labor migration, when well-managed and mutually respectful, can bring sustainable benefits to both countries, the Ambassador said.
