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HK, Korea work holidays enhanced

November 20, 2015

The Hong Kong-Korea Working Holiday Scheme's annual quota will be doubled from 500 to 1,000 from January 1.

 

The announcement was made after a meeting between Secretary for Labour & Welfare Matthew Cheung and Korean Consul General Kim Kwang-Dong at the Central Government Offices today.

 

"This is the second time that the quota has been increased since the inception of this scheme in 2011. The expansion will allow more youths from both economies to broaden their horizons and enrich their cultural experience through living and working temporarily in the other side. I am particularly encouraged that the scheme is not only well-received by Hong Kong youths, but has also been over-subscribed by youths from Korea. The mutual exchanges could further deepen the social and cultural ties between Hong Kong and Korea," Mr Cheung said.

 

He added that the Chief Executive had told the South Korean President about the Government's decision to set up an Economic & Trade Office in Korea as soon as possible.

 

It is hoped the new trade office will foster closer economic and trade ties, as well as tourism and cultural exchanges.

 

A young woman who joined the bilateral Working Holiday Scheme in 2013 shared her experience of staying in Korea for a year. Her first job was teaching tourists how to make kimchi and how to wear traditional Korean costumes. She said her confidence grew and she became more decisive after the experience because she had to face challenges alone during her time in Korea.

 

SAR passport or BN(O) passport-holders aged 18 to 30 can apply for the visa. Successful applicants may stay in Korea for up to 12 months.



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