More Lao nationals find employment in South Korea


Lao workers on their way to jobs in South Korea. - VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): More Lao nationals are being hired for jobs in the Republic of Korea after passing competency tests approved by South Korean officials.

South Korea is hiring workers under the Service Commitment Agreement of the Point System in the Industries Sector and SME, an official from Laos’ Employment Service Centre of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare said.

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