South Korea Extends Amnesty for Illegal Migrant Workers

South Korea has extended the voluntary exit period for foreign workers residing illegally in the country until the end of January 2025.

According to the Department of Overseas Labor under the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs (MoLISA), the South Korean Ministry of Justice decided in late November 2024 to extend the voluntary return period for foreign nationals who are living illegally in South Korea. Previously, the deadline was set for November 30, 2024.

During this extension period, the South Korean Ministry of Justice will continue to cooperate with law enforcement agencies to step up efforts to crack down on and deport illegal foreign workers.

The Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs reports that in recent years, the number of Vietnamese workers whose contracts in South Korea have expired but have not returned to Vietnam has gradually decreased. Over the past two years, the South Korean market has attracted many Vietnamese workers, with over 15,000 workers departing each year. Currently, the number of Vietnamese workers is the highest among the 16 countries that send workers to South Korea.

Vietnamese workers in South Korea are employed under four cooperation programs, including: the EPS program (E9 visa); skilled and technical workers (E7 visa) with contracts lasting over five years; fishermen (E10 visa); and seasonal workers (C4 and E8 visas).

Vietnamese workers primarily work in industries such as manufacturing, shipbuilding, construction, agriculture, and fisheries under bilateral cooperation programs. In 2024, Vietnam plans to send around 15,000 workers to South Korea.

South Korea remains one of the top three destinations for Vietnamese workers, alongside Japan and Taiwan (China).

Vietnam Manpower continues to be a significant contributor to the labor markets in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, providing valuable manpower while also addressing employment needs within the Vietnamese workforce.

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