South Korea

New and Updated

• Type:

  International

  Global annual leave (holidays) and pay comparative table

  The table has been updated to reflect key 2026 developments in statutory annual leave across jurisdictions.

• Type:

  International

  South Korea: Contracts of employment

  The Yellow Envelope Act now expands the definition of "employer" regarding collective employment relations.

• Type:

  International

  South Korea: Industrial relations

  Updated to reflect changes to trade unions and recognition, the definition of “employer”, collective bargaining, industrial action and the limitation on claims for damages against unions, as a result of the Trade Union and Labour Relations Adjustment Act (TULRAA or Yellow Envelope Act).

• Type:

  International

  South Korea: Training and development

  An employment law guide to training and development in South Korea, covering training costs, apprenticeships and internships.

• Type:

  International

  South Korea: Termination of employment

  An employment law guide to termination of employment in South Korea, covering notice periods, grounds of termination, constructive dismissal, retirement, severance pay and contesting dismissals.

• Type:

  International

  South Korea: Health and safety

  An employment law guide to health and safety in South Korea, including duties on employers and employees, safety representatives, enforcement and penalties, and compensation for occupational injury or illness.

• Type:

  International

  South Korea: Useful online resources

  Useful online resources on employment law in South Korea.

• Type:

  International

  South Korea: Useful contacts - legal service providers

  Information on legal service providers for South Korea employment law.