Prime Minister Han Seung-soo said yesterday the government is considering shortening compulsory military duty for young males who volunteer for foreign aid services, as part of its efforts to cultivate global-minded youth leaders.
The government is planning to give various incentives to youngsters who go abroad for work or aid services, Han said in a meeting with economic leaders and university representatives.
During the meeting, leaders from the government, corporate and education sectors signed an agreement to cooperate in increasing the number of young workers who are acquainted with foreign languages and culture.
"We`ll take pan-national efforts to cultivate a competent young workforce who can think and work globally. We`ll design various overseas aid programs in connection with foreign employment and internship programs, and overhaul related laws and instituions to expand job opportunities for those who have experience serving abroad," Han said.
The Prime Minister`s Office said yesterday it is seeking to increase the number of beneficiaries who are allowed to serve in government-controlled foreign aid programs as an alternative to the military duty. It is also discussing with the Defense Ministry cutting the period of military services for those who have participated in foreign aid programs, the office said.
All able-bodied Korean men over 19 are obliged to serve in the military for 24-27 months.
The government is also considering incentive points for those who apply for jobs at Korean companies.
Corporate sectors yesterday agreed to increase employment of the workforce. Universities vowed to operate special courses to help students find jobs overseas.
The Prime Minister`s Office said it aims to train 100,000 global-minded young workers over the next five years. It will complete a comprehensive plan for realizing the goal within this month.
This year, the government will expand foreign internship programs for 10,000 people, the office said.
In the long term, the government plans to expand employment of people who have participated in aid services overseas to governmental and public organizations.
By Jin Dae-woong
(davidpooh@heraldm.com)
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The government is planning to give various incentives to youngsters who go abroad for work or aid services, Han said in a meeting with economic leaders and university representatives.
During the meeting, leaders from the government, corporate and education sectors signed an agreement to cooperate in increasing the number of young workers who are acquainted with foreign languages and culture.
"We`ll take pan-national efforts to cultivate a competent young workforce who can think and work globally. We`ll design various overseas aid programs in connection with foreign employment and internship programs, and overhaul related laws and instituions to expand job opportunities for those who have experience serving abroad," Han said.
The Prime Minister`s Office said yesterday it is seeking to increase the number of beneficiaries who are allowed to serve in government-controlled foreign aid programs as an alternative to the military duty. It is also discussing with the Defense Ministry cutting the period of military services for those who have participated in foreign aid programs, the office said.
All able-bodied Korean men over 19 are obliged to serve in the military for 24-27 months.
The government is also considering incentive points for those who apply for jobs at Korean companies.
Corporate sectors yesterday agreed to increase employment of the workforce. Universities vowed to operate special courses to help students find jobs overseas.
The Prime Minister`s Office said it aims to train 100,000 global-minded young workers over the next five years. It will complete a comprehensive plan for realizing the goal within this month.
This year, the government will expand foreign internship programs for 10,000 people, the office said.
In the long term, the government plans to expand employment of people who have participated in aid services overseas to governmental and public organizations.
By Jin Dae-woong
(davidpooh@heraldm.com)
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