Yes, South Korea accepts foreigners, particularly as workers.
Foreign Workers in South Korea
South Korea has implemented a system to accept foreign workers to address labor shortages in key industries.
- Acceptance of Foreign Workers: South Korea started a system of accepting foreigners as workers twenty years ago.
- Industries Affected: The number of foreign workers has increased sharply in primary sectors of industry and manufacturing.
- Labor Shortages: These sectors suffer from serious labor shortages, making foreign workers vital.
- Community Integration: Foreigners are an indispensable part of communities such as Ansan.
