Demande directe (CEACR) - adoptée 2005, publiée 95ème session CIT (2006)

Convention (n° 142) sur la mise en valeur des ressources humaines, 1975 - République de Corée (Ratification: 1994)

The Committee notes the Government’s report for the period ending May 2003 and the information that it contains on the legislation and institutions in the field of vocational training and guidance. Referring to its previous request, the Committee asks the Government to supply specific additional information on the application in practice of the Convention, in particular with regard to the following points.

1. Equal opportunities. Article 1, paragraph 5, of the Convention. The Committee notes the brief indications concerning the participation of women in vocational training activities. Referring also to its comments concerning the application of Convention No. 111, the Committee asks the Government to describe the measures taken and envisaged to encourage women to develop and use their capabilities for work in all branches of economic activity and at all levels of skill and responsibility.

2. Vocational guidance policy. Article 3, paragraph 1. The Committee notes the information on the development of systems of vocational guidance, including continuing employment information for young persons and the unemployed. It also asks the Government to indicate whether measures have been adopted or are envisaged to extend such services to adults in employment.

3. Vocational guidance information. Article 3, paragraphs 2 and 3. Referring to its previous request, the Committee once again asks the Government to provide the description required by the report form concerning the type of information made available for vocational guidance purposes and to supply specimens of the documentation made available.

4. Cooperation of employers’ and workers’ organizations. Article 5. The Committee notes the indications concerning the functions of the Employment Policy Council and the Vocational Competency Development Technical Committee. It asks the Government to provide examples of the issues addressed by these bodies, opinions issued by them and the manner in which they are taken into account.

5. Application in practice. Part VI of the report form. Please provide any extracts of reports, studies and inquiries or statistical data with respect to the practical application of the Convention.