Ministry of Employment and Labor [Photo: Yonhap News]
The government is recruiting 'Foreign Human Rights Leaders' to prevent human rights violations against migrant workers. These leaders will identify cases of unfair treatment and discrimination against foreigners in their communities and report them to the relevant local employment and labor offices.
On June 15, the Ministry of Employment and Labor announced the implementation of the Foreign Human Rights Leader program to prevent human rights violations among migrant workers and establish a continuous labor rights protection system.
According to the National Data Agency, as of last year, the number of foreign residents and workers in South Korea reached record highs of 1.69 million and 1.11 million, respectively. However, cases of wage theft and unfair treatment continue to be reported.
In response, the government aims to select migrant workers who have a strong understanding of the Korean work environment to proactively identify potential human rights violations in industrial settings through the Foreign Human Rights Leader program.
Selected leaders will identify cases of unfair treatment and discrimination against foreigners in their communities and guide foreign workers through the rights protection process. After undergoing training, they will begin their activities in July for a duration of one year.
To qualify as a Foreign Human Rights Leader, applicants must have at least two years of work experience in domestic workplaces and be able to communicate effectively in their native language and Korean. Preferred qualifications include a level 4 or higher on the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) or completion of level 4 of the Social Integration Program, as well as recommendations from relevant foreign organizations or groups.
This year, 50 individuals will be selected. The Ministry of Employment and Labor plans to choose up to 10 leaders from each local employment and labor office (Seoul, Gyeonggi, Central, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon) and the representative office in Gangwon and Jeju.
Applications will be accepted from June 16 until 6 p.m. on June 30. Interested individuals must visit the local employment and labor office corresponding to their desired activity area or submit their application documents by mail or email.
The selected Foreign Human Rights Leaders will be finalized through document screening and individual interviews in early July. They will receive various benefits, including certificates of appointment, activity cost support, and awards for outstanding performance (Minister's commendation).
Son Pil-hoon, head of the Ministry of Employment and Labor's Planning and Coordination Office, stated, "Foreign Human Rights Leaders with rich field experience and communication skills will help identify vulnerable workplaces and serve as a strong bridge between the government and migrant workers. We hope many capable foreign talents will show interest and apply."
On June 15, the Ministry of Employment and Labor announced the implementation of the Foreign Human Rights Leader program to prevent human rights violations among migrant workers and establish a continuous labor rights protection system.
According to the National Data Agency, as of last year, the number of foreign residents and workers in South Korea reached record highs of 1.69 million and 1.11 million, respectively. However, cases of wage theft and unfair treatment continue to be reported.
In response, the government aims to select migrant workers who have a strong understanding of the Korean work environment to proactively identify potential human rights violations in industrial settings through the Foreign Human Rights Leader program.
Selected leaders will identify cases of unfair treatment and discrimination against foreigners in their communities and guide foreign workers through the rights protection process. After undergoing training, they will begin their activities in July for a duration of one year.
To qualify as a Foreign Human Rights Leader, applicants must have at least two years of work experience in domestic workplaces and be able to communicate effectively in their native language and Korean. Preferred qualifications include a level 4 or higher on the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) or completion of level 4 of the Social Integration Program, as well as recommendations from relevant foreign organizations or groups.
This year, 50 individuals will be selected. The Ministry of Employment and Labor plans to choose up to 10 leaders from each local employment and labor office (Seoul, Gyeonggi, Central, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon) and the representative office in Gangwon and Jeju.
Applications will be accepted from June 16 until 6 p.m. on June 30. Interested individuals must visit the local employment and labor office corresponding to their desired activity area or submit their application documents by mail or email.
The selected Foreign Human Rights Leaders will be finalized through document screening and individual interviews in early July. They will receive various benefits, including certificates of appointment, activity cost support, and awards for outstanding performance (Minister's commendation).
Son Pil-hoon, head of the Ministry of Employment and Labor's Planning and Coordination Office, stated, "Foreign Human Rights Leaders with rich field experience and communication skills will help identify vulnerable workplaces and serve as a strong bridge between the government and migrant workers. We hope many capable foreign talents will show interest and apply."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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