INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
South Korea has taken significant steps to attract foreign workers across various sectors
The country now offers higher wages for low-skilled foreign workers compared to Japan and Taiwan.This move aims to address labor shortages
and boost economic growth
The government has expanded its employment permit system for low-skilled foreign workers.The annual limit has increased from 50,000 in 2021
This program now includes workers in restaurants, hospitality, and aquaculture industries.South Korea plans to welcome forest workers
This initiative will help alleviate labor shortages in rural and mountainous areas
The country aims to accept up to 1,000 forest workers annually.In addition, a new training center for the shipbuilding industry opened in
Trainees receive instruction in welding, safety, and Korean language skills.South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan Compete for Foreign Workers
(Photo Internet reproduction)This prepares them to work for South Korean shipbuilders immediately upon arrival
The shipbuilding industry faces a worker shortage as many move to the semiconductor and automotive sectors.Estimates suggest a deficit of
14,000 workers in shipyards in 2023
The government has relaxed visa restrictions to allow more shipbuilding-related workers
initiative aims to help single-parent and dual-income families with household tasks
years, reaching 51.77 million in 2023
This increase is largely due to a 10.4% rise in foreign residents, totaling 1.93 million.However, the influx of foreign workers has created
A fire at a battery factory in Hwaseong resulted in the deaths of foreign workers.Police attributed the fatalities to inadequate evacuation
instructions and safety measures
remains high, particularly among younger workers
This situation persists despite labor shortages in certain sectors.Prime Minister Han Duck-soo emphasized the need to balance job
opportunities for Korean citizens with employing hardworking foreign workers
