OBS_VALUE: Independent professionals could apply for E-7-91 visa only under relevant free trade agreements. Otherwise, Job-Seeker visa (D-10-1) is accorded on the basis of a points-based system (PBS). Points are given by checking academic qualifications, Korean language proficiency, income and age. Professionals visa E-7-1 is issued to a person who plans to engage in a field designated by the Minister of Justice of ROK for the enhancement of national competitiveness by adopting foreign workers with professional knowledge/technology in accordance with a contract with a public or private institute in ROK. A recommendation letter of employment (or gold card) issued by Small and Medium Business Association or Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy (KOTRA) is required for  visa E-7-1. See also, Ministry of Justice, Korea Immigration Service, MOJ Reforms Job-Seeker visa rules, 2018 https://viewer.moj.go.kr/skin/doc.html?rs=/result/bbs/230&fn=1546653430512101 