More countries are now launching what’s called a new digital nomad or working vacation visa. Japan’s program is set to launch in the next couple of weeks and the South Korean government’s digital nomad program is new this year. According to CNN, South Korean officials say the digital nomad visa will make remote work and vacationing easier for visitors. The idea of a “workation” visa became increasingly popular during the pandemic, popping up in places like Dubai and the Cayman Islands.
Jungho Suh is a teaching assistant professor of management at the George Washington University School of Business. His areas of expertise include service management, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), entrepreneurship, human resource issues in the service industry, sustainability & ESG reporting in the travel industry, digital platforms in tourism & hospitality, and gastronomy tourism.
Suh was recently quoted in the CNN piece about South Korea’s digital nomad visa. He adds that this sort of program represents a significant shift in mindset about the ideas of work and play.
"As CNN reported, in the wake of the pandemic, South Korea's digital nomad visa represents a significant shift in how we think about work, travel, and living. The story is not limited to one country’s new public policy. Many management scientists and practitioners have recognized the evolution of remote work and 'workation' trends. Recognizing such policies as strategic steps toward global workforce sustainability and societal inclusivity is pivotal. In line with Dr. Herman Aguinis’ prediction in his research, advanced technologies like VR (e.g., Apple Vision Pro) and the metaverse will speed up such workplace revolution, offering unprecedented platforms for innovation and collaboration. More and more discussions on the future of work will be followed up in this direction."
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