The South Korean government is exploring plans to bring undocumented migrant workers out of the shadows by granting opportunities to work lawfully within the system.
Its reasoning is that the estimated 400,000 undocumented workers in South Korea have already established themselves as an essential workforce. Another issue that many have raised is the frequent incidence of human rights violations against them.
The Labor Ministry’s vision involves revising the Employment Permit System (E-9 visa) and granting legal status to currently undocumented migrant workers who demonstrate a strong command of Korean and high work proficiency.
The ministry drafted a plan that would differentiate Employment Permit System visas into three levels, allowing skilled workers to remain in South Korea for six years or longer. As part of these system changes, an avenue to legal status would be granted through the issuance of visas to currently undocumented migrant workers who meet certain conditions.
2. How is this related to the sub
(1) Immigration & migrant workers’ rights: Korean government is trying to expand opportunities for undocumented workers to work legally.
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The South Korean government is exploring plans to bring undocumented migrant workers out of the shadows by granting opportunities to work lawfully within the system.
Its reasoning is that the estimated 400,000 undocumented workers in South Korea have already established themselves as an essential workforce. Another issue that many have raised is the frequent incidence of human rights violations against them.
The Labor Ministry’s vision involves revising the Employment Permit System (E-9 visa) and granting legal status to currently undocumented migrant workers who demonstrate a strong command of Korean and high work proficiency.
The ministry drafted a plan that would differentiate Employment Permit System visas into three levels, allowing skilled workers to remain in South Korea for six years or longer. As part of these system changes, an avenue to legal status would be granted through the issuance of visas to currently undocumented migrant workers who meet certain conditions.
2. How is this related to the sub
(1) Immigration & migrant workers’ rights: Korean government is trying to expand opportunities for undocumented workers to work legally.