Korea launches language initiative to bridge safety gaps on factory floors

“Korea is launching a new public-private initiative to teach foreign factory workers job-specific Korean language skills, as companies and government officials grapple with growing concerns over workplace safety and communication barriers in industrial sites. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Tuesday it signed a memorandum of understanding with Hyundai Motor Group, the King Sejong Institute Foundation and the K-Mobility Bridge Foundation to develop customized Korean language education programs for foreign workers in the manufacturing sector. The ministry said the number of foreign workers employed in Korea surpassed 1.1 million in 2025, intensifying calls for stronger language education in workplaces where misunderstandings involving instructions and safety rules have become a recurring concern. Under the partnership, the organizations will develop Korean language textbooks and educational content tailored to manufacturing jobs, focusing on workplace communication and industrial safety. The initiative expands on existing Korean-language materials already developed for worke

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