Minister of Employment and Labor Kim Young-hoon, along with Ahn Hoyoung, a member of the National Assembly (Chairman of the Environment and Labor Committee), and Yoo Hee-tae, the mayor of Wanju County, visited the foreign workers' dormitories and agricultural work sites in Wanju County on the 8th to inspect the working environment and human rights situation.

This inspection was conducted to examine the health and safety management, living environment, and discuss human rights protection measures for foreign workers during the cold season. The inspection team visited dormitories and vinyl houses near Yongjin-myeon to verify the safety management status, including cooling facilities and measures to prevent heat-related illnesses. During the meeting, they shared ideas on enhancing communication with foreign workers and the 'calling by name campaign'.

Mayor Yoo Hee-tae stated, "Foreign workers are valuable neighbors leading Wanju County's agriculture and local community together," and expressed his commitment to improving living conditions and enhancing tailored support systems for them to work and live in a better environment.

On the same day, Chairman Yoo Yi-sik of the Wanju County Council officially proposed to Minister Kim to enhance the efficiency of managing foreign seasonal workers by expanding the linkage and utilization of the 'Foreign Employment Management System (Employment 24)' at the local government level. He emphasized that improving information sharing between local governments and the central government through the Employment 24 system would enhance overall management levels, including managing illegal residents, preventing labor force attrition, and understanding employment status.

Wanju County introduced 175 seasonal workers this year, secured an additional 92 through inviting immigrant families, and plans to select excellent candidates through interviews in Rallos City, the Philippines, in September. The Ministry of Employment and Labor will continue to pursue support measures to improve the working and living environment of foreign workers in the agricultural sector by reflecting on-site opinions in policies.