South Korean companies may join digital projects and workforce training in Uzbekistan
During a visit to the Republic of Korea, Senate Chair Tanzila Narbayeva met with businesses and authorities. Both sides are ready to develop projects in the digital economy, employment, and entrepreneurship.
During an official visit to the Republic of Korea, Tanzila Narbayeva held talks with representatives of businesses, digital companies, and Minister of Employment and Labor Kim Young-hoon.
At a meeting with Park Chan-sook, Chair of the Association of Women Entrepreneurs of South Korea, the expansion of contacts between businesswomen of the two countries was discussed. The association unites around 3.5 million women entrepreneurs. Companies The Skin, Sooho Global, and Metal Heater Solution proposed cooperation in the cosmetics industry, exports, marketing, water supply, and the production of environmentally friendly products.
With representatives of NAVER Corporation and Kakao Corporation, Narbayeva discussed potential joint projects. The discussion focused on the development of sovereign artificial intelligence, electronic payments, digital government services, and startups. South Korean companies noted the development of Uzbekistan’s digital economy and the potential of young professionals. They expressed readiness to gradually explore opportunities for such cooperation.
Separately, the parties considered employment, labor migration, and the protection of the rights of Uzbek citizens. Among the possible areas of focus are attracting South Korean companies, training personnel to meet employer requirements, and transparent competitive employment. The reduction of informal employment, social protection, and vocational training for youth within the framework of the UN Global Accelerator initiative were also discussed.
The South Korean side expressed readiness to assist in protecting the labor rights of Uzbeks working in South Korea, their medical insurance, and compensation payments.
