agricultural workforce

[2026-01-20]Korean Ministry Unveils Roadmap to Tackle Farm Labor Shortage by 2030

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced its first Basic Plan for Agricultural Employment Support for 2026–2030.
Key goals include raising the public sector’s share of farm labor supply to 60% by 2030, achieving 100% insurance coverage for seasonal workers by 2026, and mandating wage guarantee insurance.
The government aims to enhance labor supply and working conditions to ensure sustainable agriculture.

[2026-01-20]Korea Expands Public Agricultural Workforce and Seasonal Foreign Labor by 2030

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced a long-term plan to increase the public sector’s share of agricultural employment to 60% by 2030 and strengthen the introduction of seasonal foreign workers.
In the first half of 2026, the allocation of seasonal foreign workers will reach a record 92,104, and the number of public seasonal labor sites will expand to 130.
The plan also includes measures to improve worker safety, prevent wage arrears, and enhance living conditions in the agricultural sector.