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A Study on the Historical Transition of German Foreign Human Resources and its Implications for the Korean Legislative Process

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Date 202312
Publication No 2023-01
Author Yooncheol Choi
Co-author Boyeon Lee
  • Type MRTC Policy Report Series
  • Research Type

Content

The demographic shifts caused by a low birth rate and an aging population are anticipated to bring about structural changes in the labor market. This development poses a significant obstacle to the long-term sustainability of Korean society. Germany serves as a representative example, having effectively integrated foreign labor into its workforce. Through comparative research, our goal is to pinpoint areas for improvement within the current laws and policies governing the introduction of foreign labor forces. This study investigate the progression of foreign employment legislation in Germany, tracing the development from 1948 to the present. A detailed review of the legislative processes and contents of the recently enacted Skilled Immigration Act(FEG) and the new Skilled Immigration Act(FEG) is undertaken to extract insights and implications for the current study. Insights derived from examining the German case suggest the need to define the concept of professional manpower, establish policies based on the professional qualifications and skills of foreign workers, shift the focus of introducing the foreign workforce from low-skilled to professional workers, expand the involvement of domestic students, and implement measures to attract foreign degrees. Legislation and policies should address various settlement aspects for foreign workers. Legislation related to the stay of foreign workers and legislation based on stay legislation for foreign workers were reorganized. Efforts are needed to enhance support for the entry and stay of professional manpower, family union, permanent residence system, and nationality system. Legislation should be established to address social integration and coexistence.