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S. Koreans More Negative on Migrant Workers: Poll

S. Koreans More Negative on Migrant Workers: Poll

SEOUL, Jan. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — South Koreans have become more unfavorable to migrant workers amid the prolonged economic slump, with many reluctant to accept such workers as members of the South Korean society, a poll showed Wednesday. According to the survey conducted by the Seoul-based Overseas Koreans Foundation from July 31-Aug. 25, 61.1 percent [...]

S. Korea to Permit 56,000 Foreign Workers with E-9 Visas Next Year

S. Korea to Permit 56,000 Foreign Workers with E-9 Visas Next Year

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea will issue its non-professional employment visa to 56,000 foreign workers next year, the same figure set for this year’s quota, government officials said Friday. The government committee on foreign workforce policy finalized its plan for the 2018 E-9 visa quota during its 25th session presided over by [...]

Foreign Workers Crucial to South Korean Construction Industry

Foreign Workers Crucial to South Korean Construction Industry

SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – A new survey has revealed that the South Korean construction industry will continue to suffer from labor shortages next year without foreign workers. Findings from the survey conducted by the Construction Workers Mutual Aid Association show that the construction industry will need around 1.61 million workers next year. However, the [...]

North Chungcheong Farms Look Abroad for Seasonal Workhands

North Chungcheong Farms Look Abroad for Seasonal Workhands

GOESAN, Sept. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — For the people of Goesan County, North Chungcheong Province, the period of “gimjang” or kimchi-making in November is the most critical time of the year. The sky-high demand from urban populations for Goesan’s specialty, salted cabbage, has the region seeing healthy yearly returns on its leafy vegetables. Just last [...]

S. Korea to Ease Visa Screening of Foreign Workers in Manufacturing

S. Korea to Ease Visa Screening of Foreign Workers in Manufacturing

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea will ease regulations on visa screening procedures for young foreigners who get jobs at selected manufacturing businesses in a way to tackle the labor shortage, the government said Monday.  Foreign students who are studying in South Korea and want to work in the country’s “root” industries such [...]