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Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is planning to welcome 100 foreign domestic helpers in December, primarily targeting workers from Southeast Asia, especially the Philippines.
South Korea is grappling with challenges such as a low birth rate, declining numbers of marriages, and an ageing population, prompting the government to address these issues by increasing the number of foreign domestic workers.
A press statement from the prime minister's office notes that the pilot programme seeks to alleviate the pressures of household chores and childcare in South Korea.
Discussions with the Ministry of Employment and Labour and the Seoul Metropolitan Government have identified domestic help as the top employment category for foreign recruits.
The government will oversee the sourcing of domestic workers through a “certified public trustworthy organisation” and “carefully monitor users' reactions and demands during the management and operation process."
The initiative aims to offer both housekeeping and childcare services within homes. Domestic helpers are becoming increasingly sought after in Seoul due to the lack of interest among Koreans in such jobs.
Those employing the helpers are likely to be dual-income couples in their 20s to 40s, single-parent households, and families with multiple children.
Applicants should be at least 24 years old, fluent in English, and possess relevant experience and skills. Those with prior experience in foreign domestic work are highly preferred.
Before being allowed entry into South Korea, these workers will undergo thorough vetting procedures to exclude those with criminal backgrounds, mental health problems, or drug-related issues.
Training sessions will be offered to selected candidates, covering topics such as the Korean language, local culture, labour laws, and guidelines on preventing child abuse and ensuring safety.
The pilot initiative is set to commence later this year and will last for a six-month period.
韩国将聘请外籍家庭佣工解决低出生率问题
韩国首都首尔计划于12月迎来100名外籍家庭佣工，主要针对来自东南亚，尤其是菲律宾的工人。
韩国正在应对低出生率、结婚人数下降和人口老龄化等挑战，促使政府通过增加外籍家庭佣工的数量来解决这些问题。
总理办公室的一份新闻声明指出，该试点计划旨在减轻韩国的家务和育儿压力。
与就业劳动部和首尔市政府的讨论已确定家庭佣工是外国招聘人员的首要就业类别。
政府将通过“经过认证的公共可信组织”来监督家政工的采购，并“在管理和运营过程中仔细监控用户的反应和需求”。
该计划旨在在家中提供家政和儿童保育服务。由于韩国人对此类工作缺乏兴趣，首尔的家庭佣工越来越受欢迎。
雇用保姆的人很可能是20多岁至40多岁的双薪夫妇、单亲家庭和多子女家庭。
申请人应年满24岁，英语流利，并具备相关经验和技能。 具有国外家政工作经验者优先。
在获准进入韩国之前，这些工人将接受彻底的审查程序，以排除那些有犯罪背景、精神健康问题或毒品相关问题的人。
将为选定的候选人提供培训课程，涵盖韩国语言、当地文化、劳动法以及防止虐待儿童和确保安全的准则等主题。
该试点计划将于今年晚些时候开始，并将持续六个月。
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