Korea’s Changing Foreign Worker Policy and the Future of Occupational Korean Language Education
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This study analyzes the characteristics of occupational-purpose Korean language learners formed through changes in South Korea’s foreign workforce policies and examines the role of Korean language education within these policy frameworks. As Korea shifts from short-term employment of low-skilled workers to long-term settlement of skilled laborers, policies such as the restructured Employment Permit System, expansion of the E-7-4 Skilled Points System, and regional visa programs have altered visa types, industries, and language needs. These shifts have reshaped learner demographics and the function of Korean language education. This study explores these transformations and offers implications for aligning Korean language education with policy developments.
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This study analyzes the characteristics of occupational-purpose Korean language learners formed through changes in South Korea’s foreign workforce policies and examines the role of Korean language education within these policy frameworks. As Korea shifts from short-term employment of low-skilled workers to long-term settlement of skilled laborers, policies such as the restructured Employment Permit System, expansion of the E-7-4 Skilled Points System, and regional visa programs have altered visa types, industries, and language needs. These shifts have reshaped learner demographics and the function of Korean language education. This study explores these transformations and offers implications for aligning Korean language education with policy developments.