Korea will expand employment opportunities for foreigners at the local
governmental level, the Ministry of Public Administration and Security said
Wednesday (Apr. 16).
foreigners will be allowed to work in all sectors of public service at the
regional level as long as their jobs do not involve areas sensitive to national
security.
At present, foreign nationals cannot be employed in policy-making positions or
those involving law enforcement or national security.
foreigners will be hired to attract foreign direct investment and other areas
connected with foreign countries and overseas businessmen, they will be hired as
contract workers.
The rules apply to positions at the municipal and provincial levels, but not the
central government.