South Korea's Care Worker Visa Program Faces Shortage as Robots and Youth Are Considered
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The South Korean government’s care worker visa program has seen a significant shortfall, with only 41 foreign nationals granted the E-7-2 visa, far below the annual quota of 400. This decline limits the program's effectiveness in addressing labor shortages in elderly care facilities, particularly as the aging population increases demand for long-term care.
The low uptake of the visa is concerning as it coincides with a growing need for professional assistance among the elderly. Experts warn that without improved working conditions, staff shortages may continue, impacting the quality of care provided. As of now, 7,623 foreign care workers are employed in long-term care institutions, but many remain unaccounted for in terms of employment status.
In response to the challenges faced by the visa program, the South Korean government is exploring alternative solutions, including the use of caregiving robots and training young Koreans to support care technology. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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Few foreign graduates take up Korea’s care worker visa as gov't eyes robots, youth
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