Hamyang-gun Welcomes Vietnamese Seasonal Workers... Expected to Alleviate Labor Shortage on Farms

Seasonal Workers Assigned to Farming Sites of 10 Farms Including Strawberry, Mushroom, and Chili Pepper

A welcome ceremony was held for foreign seasonal workers arriving in Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Foreign seasonal workers have arrived in Hamyang to address the labor shortage caused by population decline and aging in rural areas.

On the 21st, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam held a welcoming event for foreign seasonal workers at the Agricultural Technology Center meeting room, attended by County Governor Jin Byeong-yeong, Chairman Park Yong-woon of the County Council, the Employment Agriculture Department, and Vietnamese seasonal workers.

The 18 Vietnamese seasonal workers who arrived this time will be joined by 5 more workers in December, totaling 23 workers who will assist with labor at 10 farms in Hamyang-gun, including mushroom and strawberry harvesting, for five months until April 20 of next year.

The seasonal workers, who arrived through Gimhae International Airport on the 20th, were assigned to farms after a welcoming ceremony, orientation, and drug testing.

Hamyang-gun held the welcoming event with the hope that the seasonal workers would safely and healthily assist with the local labor shortage during their stay and then return to their home country.

Governor Jin said, “We warmly welcome the Vietnamese youth who have come to Hamyang-gun. The talented individuals from Nam Tra My District will greatly contribute not only to the farms in Hamyang-gun but also to the development of agriculture in Hamyang-gun. We will do our best to ensure they have no inconveniences while living here.”

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