MORE than 1,000 Lao nationals will go to South Korea next month to take up employment, after passing competency tests administered by the Buasavanh Employment Service Company in Vientiane.

South Korea is hiring workers under a Service Commitment Agreement through a points system agreed to by the Industries Sector and SMEs, an official from Laos’ Employment Service Centre at the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare said.

Job applicants can apply for work in South Korea through the Buasavanh Employment Service Company, which accepts people who are in good health, aged 25-45, and have a genuine desire to work.

All expenses involved, such as the requisite documents, visa fees, airfare and other expenses are the responsibility of those who are hired.

Under the agreement, about 500 people are selected each year for employment in South Korea after passing a Korean language test.

A representative of the Buasavanh Employment Service Company said young people interested in working in agriculture in South Korea can also register with the company.

They do not need to take a skill or language test, but must be in good health.

 - /ANN