Korea considers opening National Skills Competition to foreigners
INCHEON — Labor authorities said they will consider opening the country’s top vocational skills competition to foreign nationals, as demand grows for highly skilled overseas workers in manufacturing and other industries. Lee Byoung-hoon, president of the Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea), a government agency overseeing the National Skills Competition, said Tuesday that the…
Incheon — In response to rising demand for skilled workers in manufacturing and related industries, Korea's labor authorities are contemplating extending the National Skills Competition to include foreign participants, according to Lee Byoung-hoon, president of the Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea). The agency, which oversees the prestigious annual event, plans to consult relevant ministries before making a decision.
"Given the need for a review and amendment of relevant laws and regulations, we will discuss the matter with the ministries of labor and justice when the opportunity arises," Lee stated. Presently, foreigners may compete in regional skills contests but are prohibited from participating in the national championship under the Act on Encouragement of Skilled Crafts, which restricts eligibility to Korean citizens.
Mun Hyun-tae, a senior official with HRD Korea's global affairs division, noted that permitting foreign entrants could aid in revitalizing the skills contests.
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