Cordova to send 2,000 Trainees to South Korea
Former Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Dongman Han, expressed support to this joint program ensuring safety of trainees following their deployment to different Korean LGUs.
The program beneficiaries from the municipality of Cordova will be assigned to these different LGUs in South Korea: Jeongseon County, Sokcho City, Wonju City, Hoengseong County, Jangsu, Pyeongchang, Yeongwol County and Buyeo County.
More LGUs in Korea have signed in and will accept beneficiaries for the rest of the year.
Han, who is now an Honorary Consul of Korea in Cordova, also vowed to promote the municipality as an offshore investment hub for Korean investors.
Recently, the town of Cordova sent 187 Codovahonons to South Korea to start their three to five months emersion program, with allowance.
In 2019, the town led by Mayor Mary Therese P. Sitoy-Cho sealed partnership agreements with these Korean LGUs in the field of agriculture.
“This partnership gives one of a kind opportunity for our people to learn and experience South Korea for three months. This will also strengthen the bond between the Philippines and South Korea,” Cho said.
The implementation however, was delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak which resulted to lockdown and strict travel restrictions. The program resumed recently with the departure of 187 trainees.
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Prior to the pandemic, the program sent three batches.
Beneficiaries are expected to learn Korea’s advance farming techniques, as well as familiarize Korean culture.
The partnership is facilitated by Cebu Korean Association (CBA), headed by its president Bonghwan Cho. The organization serves as a link between Cordova and the participating Korean cities and counties.
CKA also shoulders the beneficiaries’ visa processing, medical, and airline tickets expenses.
Aside from the experience, the trainees will also be given cash allowances to take care of their personal needs and the needs of their families back home, as well.
“Mayor Sitoy Cho has exercised her excellent leadership and stewardship for the Cordova community in the last 6 years. She deserves a title of true leader for us. I strongly believe that she will continue to work sincerely for the Cordova community as well as Cebu province and the great country, the Philippines with her devotion and dedication. I admire her contribution to deepen our ties in many different sectors between Korea and the Philippines,” the former Ambassador said.
