New regulations to facilitate hiring of foreign labour for medium-sized companies...
It was reported that the middle market enterprises (MMEs) in core manufacturing sectors headquartered in the Seoul metropolitan region can now hire foreign workers...
Chinese chipmakers want Korean semiconductor experts
Recently, Chinese semiconductor companies frequently post job openings on Korean job boards.
“It is not uncommon for many Chinese companies that have entered semiconductor zones...
Unionised Tongyang, ABL Life workers demand continued employment
A group of unionised workers of Tongyang Life and ABL Life called on Woori Financial Group to guarantee continued employment and independent management of...
South Korea open additional visa applications for foreign workers
South Korea's ministry of labour and employment announced that it is issuing an additional 12,900 E-9 visas for non-skilled foreign workers.
The latest move is...
South Korea employment applications from Vietnam exceed quota threefold
According to the Centre of Overseas Labour, around 45,000 Vietnamese have applied to work abroad in South Korea this year, about three times the...
Korea’s foreign employment hits all-time high
The number of foreign workers in Korea broke 900,000 this year as the end of the COVID-19 emergency brought back more foreigners into the...
South Korea to expand vocational training for foreign workers
It was reported that the South Korean government plans to drastically expand specialised vocational training for foreign workers entering Korea with the non-professional employment...
Korea to rework Employment Permit System for foreign workers
A conference for the Employment Permit System (EPS) recently kicked off for a three-day run in Busan, co-hosted by the Ministry of Employment and...
Korea added fewest number of jobs in three years in March...
Korea added the fewest number of jobs in three years in March due mainly to a high base effect and weak employment in the...
China Immigration service hotline to offer Russian, Japanese and Korean services
From November 26, 2024, the telephone terminal of the China Immigration Service Hotline 12367 will support Russian, Japanese and Korean language services, in addition...
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Short on workers, Japan retailer hires remote cashiers living overseas
One of Japan’s largest 24-hour convenience store chains is turning to remote cashiers based overseas in a bid to tackle the country’s chronic labour...
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Job growth in South Korea falters
South Korea's employment growth in 2024 slowed substantially compared to previous years, with December marking a net job loss compared to one year before,...
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9th Malaysian Shared Services and Outsourcing Week
Venue: Malaysia
Date: 13-16 June 2022
The pandemic has proved the importance of Shared Services, and the demand for Shared Services is rising. Malaysia remains...
