The main rule regarding the sending of workers to South Korea was once again clearly stated: this process is carried out only through the Migration Agency, and private employment organizations do not have such authority. The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Korea, Alisher Abdusalomov, emphasized this point during a meeting with entrepreneurs on January 17.
According to the ambassador, the most dangerous problem now is the increasing number of cases of transitioning to illegal status. That is, a person illegally moves to another territory or work without complying with the official working conditions at the place where he went. This undermines the Korean side's confidence and can lead to the worst-case scenario.
Abdusalomov warned that currently, the share of illegal residents of Uzbekistan in Korea is about 9%. If this figure reaches 10%, there is a possibility that the Korean Ministry of Justice will completely stop issuing visas. In short, "one percent" might seem trivial to someone, but for the system, it's a red line.
The problem is not limited to labor migration alone. Another painful point noted by the ambassador is that some young people who went there for educational purposes are leaving their studies and entering the illegal labor market to work. As a result, they also fall into illegal status. This is a situation that affects not only personal risk, but also the image of the entire country.
Such "evasion" also causes great damage to employers. For example, a Korean company employs workers in agriculture or other sectors, makes plans, and invests funds. If the workers go beyond the contract, the company loses the harvest, time, and money. Then he makes a simple conclusion: "Next year I won't hire an Uzbek worker." Thus, a few incorrect decisions lead to the "closure of doors" for the entire direction.
The ambassador added that approximately 100,000 Uzbeks currently reside in South Korea, and the embassy is ready to assist them.
The conclusion is simple, but firm: going to Korea is not just about getting a visa and a visa, but also about maintaining legal status there, following agreed-upon rules, and not putting your future at risk for "fast money." If we maintain order, the road remains open; if order is broken, the road may one day be closed to everyone.
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