재외동포 법적지위 변화에 관한 연구-재외동포(F-4), 방문취업(H-2)을 중심으로-

Abstract

We would like to examine the problems that arise when the qualification for visiting employment (H-2) is unified into the qualification for staying overseas Koreans (F-4) and suggest improvement measures. Prior research on visiting employment (H-2), related research reports, government data collections, and research papers are collected and analyzed. Changes in the legal status of overseas Koreans and the status of foreign nationals staying in Korea were analyzed, and the policy changes in overseas Koreans (F-4) status and visiting employment (H-2) status were analyzed. First, it is proposed to change the system by changing the status of overseas Koreans (F-4) when the current period of stay of visiting workers expires. Second, it is necessary to actively accept the return of foreign nationals by predicting what changes will be made in the size of overseas Koreans (F-4) to be introduced in the future. Third, it is suggested that the restrictions on simple labor employment of overseas Koreans (F-4) qualifications be lifted so that free employment activities can be possible.It is necessary to clarify the legal status of visiting employment (H-2) as a foreign national, not a foreign worker. We hope that follow-up studies on the legal improvement plan for the results presented in this study will continue.