Visa rules eased for foreign workers

Ministry of Justice plans to ease visa requirements for the skilled foreign workers amid the manpower shortage in South Korea. Foreign workers who became skilled by working steadily in manual labor will have an easier time getting long-term work visas. The Ministry of Justice announced that the foreign skilled workers employment system would be reorganized to incorporate industry demands.

The ministry shortened the duration of employment requirement for visa issuance from five years to four. Also, more workers will be selected for the visa. The ministry says it will respond to the manpower shortage issue at industrial sites without disrupting the Korean people's employment opportunities.