Laos Proposes Higher Age Limit, Married Couples Quota for Korean Farm Workers
Laos' Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has proposed to South Korea to raise the age limit for Lao seasonal farm workers to 45 for men and 40 for women, and to introduce a quota for married couples. This move aims to meet increasing demand and improve worker welfare.
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