The Scope of Wage Theft Among Undocumented Migrants As of 2024, over 23,254 undocumented migrants have suffered a staggering 110.8 billion won in wage theft. This figure represents 8.2% of the total 283,212 wage theft victims in the country, accounting for 5.4% of the total owed amount of 2 trillion 448 billion won. Alarmingly, these … Read more
Understanding Refugee Applications for Foreign Nationals in Korea Circumstances Under Which Foreign Nationals in Korea Can Apply for Refugee Status For many foreign nationals residing in Korea, returning to their home country can present significant dangers. While simply being from a war-torn nation does not automatically qualify someone for refugee status, there are more critical … Read more
Increasing Preference for Hiring Foreigners and Its Background Domestic export businesses are increasingly favoring the hiring of foreign employees for office positions as a strategy to strengthen their overseas marketing capabilities. This trend reflects the growing inclination of small to medium-sized enterprises, which are facing labor shortages, to tap into foreign talent. However, many companies … Read more
Introduction to the Pohang Foreign Seasonal Worker Program Hello! I’ve put together some information about the Foreign Seasonal Worker Program being offered in Pohang. This initiative aims to address the labor shortage in the agricultural and fishing sectors. Starting from 2025, foreign seasonal workers will have the opportunity to work in Pohang for up to … Read more