Узбекистан – Корея: согласовали партнёрство по привлечению квалифицированных специалистов

Uzbekistan and Gyeongsangnam-do Province have agreed on a partnership to attract qualified specialists based on E-7 work visas. The document opens an official employment channel for citizens of Uzbekistan at large industrial enterprises in the region with the possibility of advanced training and confirmation of competencies in production. For the labor market, this means expanding legal labor mobility routes and equalizing access to qualified vacancies. For companies, this means a predictable recruitment mechanism with clear requirements for education, experience, and candidate verification procedures. In conjunction with the Gyeongsangnam-do regional industrial agenda, the agreement closes the shortage of personnel in mechanical engineering, electronics, logistics and service support, creating a sustainable model for the distribution of labor resources.

In parallel, the parties discussed the renewal of E-8 visas for seasonal agricultural workers, which complements the architecture of labor migration with short-term contracts with transparent logistics and employer responsibility. All in all, this increases worker protection, reduces the risks of informal employment, and strengthens skill transfer channels-from industrial safety and lean manufacturing to digital reporting and quality standards. For Uzbekistan, the agreement has a double effect: it creates a clear corridor for employment of citizens and returns human capital with updated competencies that are in demand in industrial modernization within the country. For migrant families, the predictability of income and financial planning increases, and for the financial sector, the volume of non — cash transfers in the official circuit increases, which improves transparency and reduces transaction costs.

From an institutional point of view, the agreement sets a framework for joint responsibility: regional authorities and relevant agencies build algorithms for selection, training and support, set requirements for working conditions and accommodation, as well as mechanisms for protecting the rights of employees. For businesses, this means reducing personnel risks and speeding up hiring through a standardized KYC/AML process and document verification; for universities and colleges, it means the ability to synchronize curricula with real production competencies. The combination of long E-7 contracts and seasonal E-8 programs allows you to flexibly respond to cyclical demand in industry and agriculture, maintaining employment sustainability and increasing overall labor productivity.