Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The Cabinet has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bosong Local Government in the Republic of Korea under the Seasonal Worker Program for agricultural employment.

Following Cabinet approvals granted on February 19 and July 1, 2025, a pilot project was launched to facilitate the deployment of Sri Lankan seasonal workers to Korea under the E-8 visa category. Subsequent discussions with Korean local authorities led to an agreement with Bosong Province.

Under the proposed MoU, Sri Lankan workers will be eligible to work in agricultural villages in Bosong for a maximum of eight months, creating a valuable opportunity for employment, foreign income generation, and strengthening bilateral...