During the trip, the delegation held discussions with the RoK’s National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) to learn about procedures for handling labor disputes, labor mediation, and labor arbitration. They also had a meeting with the Korea Labor & Employment Service (KLES) to explore its support for Vietnamese workers employed in the RoK, as well as for Korean enterprises investing in Vietnam.
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The VGCL delegation and officials of the Vietnamese Embassy in the RoK in a group photo |
On November 28, the delegation met with representatives from the Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU) to exchange experiences in trade union activities and discuss ways to deepen cooperation between the VGCL and FKTU in the coming time.
At these meetings, both sides commended the strong development of Vietnam – RoK diplomatic relations and agreed on the need for closer coordination between the VGCL and Korean labor authorities.
Strengthening support for workers and enterprises, and fostering harmonious labor relations were considered crucial to promoting the shared interests of all parties, especially against the backdrop of increasingly robust bilateral cooperation. Human resources exchange was highlighted as an important area requiring further attention.
As part of their trip, the VGCL delegation also visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Seoul. On this occasion, Khang briefed the embassy on the outcomes of the visit and recent developments within the VGCL, particularly the ongoing restructuring of trade unions within the state apparatus.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the RoK Vu Ho provided an overview of the progress in the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership, and updated the delegation on the situation of the Vietnamese community in the RoK.
He noted that the community has been growing rapidly in both size and quality, with more than 350,000 Vietnamese currently living, working, and studying in the RoK. While they have made significant contributions to both countries, many also face challenges related to cultural differences, legal procedures, and language barriers.
The ambassador stressed that the embassy has been working tirelessly to help Vietnamese nationals integrate into Korean society while preserving their cultural identity.
Source: VNA