Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare Warns of Illegal Work Schemes in South Korea

The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare has warned Laotian staff of human trafficking and unlawful employment schemes primarily based in South Korea.

A warning launched yesterday by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare states that some companies and people are selling working schemes on social media to ship Lao staff to work overseas, significantly to South Korea, with out acquiring correct permission from authorities.

Vientiane Occasions experiences that the Ministry and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the persevering with employment of Lao nationals as seasonal staff.

The Lao Division of Employment, beneath the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare,  signed the settlement with the district of Changchong in South Korea’s Kangwon province.

The district will be sure that all vital employment paperwork is accomplished correctly, that visas are obtained, and that every one different necessities are met. They may even present coaching, steering, counseling, and different associated companies for staff.

The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare has assigned the Buasavanh Employment Service Firm to handle Lao candidates for employment in South Korea. Candidates should be in good well being and 25-45 years of age.