South Korea faces labour shortages in several sectors, particularly healthcare, caregiving, manufacturing, hospitality, logistics, and agriculture. The nation’s aging population has sharply increased demand for caregivers and nursing assistants. Manufacturing and factory jobs also face chronic shortages, prompting companies to hire foreign workers under the Employment Permit System (EPS). The hospitality industry struggles to fill service roles as tourism increases. Additionally, Korea has a significant shortage of IT professionals, semiconductor engineers, and STEM specialists, driving strong demand for skilled foreign workers across high-tech industries.