Foreign Workforce Archives

Specialized Job Platforms Emerge as South Korea’s Foreign Workforce Surpasses 1 Million

SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea’s foreign workforce surpassed the 1 million mark in 2024, demand for job platforms catering specifically to foreign workers and employers has grown significantly. In response, recruitment services such as Job Korea’s Klik and Saramin’s Komate have launched to bridge the gap between foreign job seekers and local [...]

South Korean Government to Significantly Increase Foreign Workforce at Industrial Sites and in Rural Areas

SEOUL, Jan. 5 (Korea Bizwire) -- The South Korean government has decided to substantially increase the number of foreign workers at industrial sites and in rural areas this year, in response to the population crisis and labor shortage. The government is also considering the introduction of long-term employment incentives to encourage skill development among foreign workers [...]