The first batch of Filipino caregivers has finally arrived in South Korea. They will be part of a pilot project led by the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Seoul Metropolitan Government.
These workers, aged 24 to 38, will enter South Korea on non-professional employment visas (E-9). Before starting their jobs, they will undergo 160 hours of training over four weeks. This training will cover safety, health, and basic living laws. After their training, they will provide housekeeping services until February next year, with a minimum of 30 working hours each week.
Seoul residents can apply for these services through the companies Home Story Life and Hubris by August 6th. So far, 422 households have applied, with priority given to single parents, families with multiple children, dual-income households, and pregnant women.
The scope of the housekeepers' duties is somewhat unclear. They hold a Philippine state-certified domestic manager certificate, meaning their roles differ from typical domestic helpers. The Seoul Metropolitan Government has stated that their services will include child care, related household activities, and light household tasks. Households can discuss specific needs with the service providers.
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