Hongcheon County Signs MOU with Cambodia’s Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training for Introduction of Foreign Seasonal Workers

Business Agreement Signed with Kratie Province, Cambodia
Securing a Stable Workforce Supply Network

Hongcheon County in Gangwon Province has seen its efforts to attract overseas workers to address the chronic labor shortage in rural areas bear fruit in Cambodia, and these efforts are now continuing in Vietnam.

A view of Hongcheon County Office. Provided by Hongcheon County

Hongcheon County announced that from November 24 to 26, it made an official visit to the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training in Cambodia and signed a business agreement to introduce foreign seasonal workers.

This agreement was pursued to alleviate the worsening labor shortage during the busy farming season each year and to establish a stable workforce supply system that remains resilient even amid changes in international affairs.

During the visit, the Hongcheon County delegation signed the agreement with Cambodia’s Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training and met with the governor and officials of Kratie Province. They discussed not only fostering friendly relations between the two regions but also held concrete working-level talks on the selection, dispatch, and management of seasonal workers.

In particular, this achievement is significant in that it has diversified the structure of workforce recruitment, which had previously been heavily dependent on certain countries. By securing Cambodia as a new partner, the county can now mitigate the risk of disruptions in the labor supply due to diplomatic changes or local circumstances and respond more flexibly.

Hongcheon County’s efforts do not stop here. Immediately after completing its schedule in Cambodia, the delegation will move to Hung Yen Province in Vietnam to continue discussions on seasonal workers. Through this visit, they plan to review the existing labor supply network and explore additional cooperation measures, thereby establishing a “double safety mechanism” for rural workforce supply.

Shin Youngjae, Mayor of Hongcheon County, stated, “Our goal goes beyond simply filling labor shortages. We aim to create a sustainable system that allows our farmers to focus on agriculture with peace of mind, even amid rapidly changing international circumstances.” He added, “Through our upcoming visit to Hung Yen Province in Vietnam, we will continue to build a solid agricultural workforce supply network unique to Hongcheon County.”

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