Pocheon City Holds Completion and Move-in Ceremony for Foreign Agricultural Worker Dormitory

Pocheon City in Gyeonggi Province completed the construction of the “Dormitory for Foreign Agricultural Workers” on the 15th, an initiative aimed at alleviating labor shortages in the agricultural sector and improving the living conditions of foreign workers. A completion and move-in ceremony was held on the same day.

Pocheon City completed the construction of the "Dormitory for Foreign Workers in Agriculture" on the 15th to address labor shortages in agricultural fields and improve the living conditions of foreign workers. The city held a completion ceremony and move-in event. Provided by Pocheon City

This project was launched to improve the poor living conditions of foreign workers and to ensure a stable supply of agricultural labor. It gained momentum after being selected for the Gyeonggi Province Foreign Worker Dormitory Construction Support Project in October 2023.

A total project cost of 1.23 billion won was invested, including 450 million won from Gyeonggi Province and 780 million won from the city budget. Construction of the dormitory was completed on October 17, 2025.

The dormitory was built as a two-story detached house, with a building area of 135.52 square meters and a total floor area of 263.76 square meters. It can accommodate up to 20 people, based on two persons per room, providing foreign workers with a safer and more comfortable living environment. For stable operation, the city enacted relevant ordinances and enforcement rules. In December 2025, Pocheon City signed a consignment agreement with the Pocheon Agricultural Foundation, which is currently operating the facility.

As of 2026, 437 foreign seasonal workers have been assigned to 137 farms, and as of April 2026, 251 workers are actually engaged in agricultural work across 98 farms, playing an important role in the local agricultural sector.

In particular, Pocheon City was selected for the Ministry of Justice’s pilot project on entrusted seasonal agricultural workers, which led to an additional allocation of 20 workers. The first group of six workers from Laos has entered Korea and moved into the dormitory.

A Pocheon City official stated, “The construction of this dormitory is expected to significantly contribute not only to improving the living conditions of foreign workers but also to resolving labor shortages in the agricultural sector. We will continue to address any shortcomings in the operation process and, through expanding the project and improving related systems, strive to enhance the competitiveness of local agriculture.”

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