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