Thiruvananthapuram: Sandeep S, a physiotherapist and indigenous Pothencode, has always been a fan of Korean films.
In addition, he has learned Korean by watching movies and videos on YouTube.
So when the opportunity to work in Korea arrived, he didn’t need to think twice.
Sandeep was one of the hundreds of applicants who resembled the seminar hall at Mascot Hotel on Wednesday to attend the Awareness session held by ODEPC (Foreign Development and Employment Promotion Consultant Ltd) regarding the recruitment of agricultural workers for South Korea.
“I don’t have a previous agricultural experience, but the payment seems to be higher than other opportunities.
They offer RS ​​1 Lakh’s salary.
If I get this job, I will be able to visit the place too, which I always dreamed,” said Sandeep S.
Almost Five days have gone since ODEPC issued a notification of work for recruiting to South Korea.
Salaries come around 1000-1500 USD and qualifications are pass in class X.
Working hours from 8am to 5pm for 28 days per month and eat time tasks are also provided.
About 600 candidates appeared for seminars on Wednesday.
Joji Peter, who works as a resort manager and the applicant, said he was not worried about the language.
“I always want to work abroad and the salary they offer is good.
I have worked as a manager at a resort in Munnar for the past few years.
I am not really worried about language, because officials say that only basic knowledge of English For this work, “he said.
Among those who attended the program on Wednesday there were farmers with previous experiences.
“I have farmed over the past few years and this project in South Korea offers a good salary too,” said Maneesh Babu, a Petitioner from Mavelikkara.
ODEPC has so far received 5,000 registrations.
“We have many applications.
About 5,000 people have registered.
The challenges they have to face will become a climate, which might rise to minus 20 degrees Celsius and food, which can be Korean food.” “They have to find their accommodation too.
Language may not be Being a problem because basic knowledge in English will be enough, “said Anoop K, Managing Director of the ODEPC.
Applicants will be selected under the requirements.
There are people who register online and do not appear on Wednesday.
Priorities will be given to people who appear directly.
List of applicants selected for work in South Korea will be published in 10 days.
After the selection process is complete, a copy of the required documents, including passports, vaccination certificates and medical fitness certificates will be collected for applicants.
Applicants between the ages of 25 and 40 which have a SSLC certificate will be eligible to register for the job.
Priority will be given to applicants with previous experience in the agricultural industry.
In the early round of recruitment, there are 100 jobs available.
About 1,000 candidates will be recruited in the second round.
His contract for one year.