HR & Korean Labor Compliance
In our previous installment, we broke down the requirements for drafting a lawful employment contract under Korean law. You might assume that as long as individual contracts are signed, your workplace compliance is covered. However, under the Labor Standards Act (‘LSA’), reaching a specific team size triggers an entirely new
HR & Korean Labor Compliance
(Korea Hiring Law Series — Part 4 of the Hiring Chapter) In our previous installment, we explored the regulatory boundaries governing background and reference checks in Korea. Now, the next step is the employment contract after the company has finally decided the candidate to hire. For many global HR professionals, the
HR & Korean Labor Compliance
(Korea Hiring Law Series — Part 3 of the Hiring Chapter) In our previous installment, we took a look at the issues regarding interview questions under Korean law perspective. Next, vetting candidates thoroughly before making a formal offer is a standard risk-mitigation practice for multinational companies. In many Western business
HR & Korean Labor Compliance
(Korea Hiring Law Series — Part 2 of the Hiring Chapter) In our previous installment, we explored the rigid legal framework governing job advertisements and application forms in South Korea. But let's assume your local recruitment drive is going well: your candidate intake forms have been scrubbed of prohibited
HR & Korean Labor Compliance
(Korea Hiring Law Series — Part 1 of the Hiring Chapter) When a multinational company expands into Korea and begins recruiting its first local hires, the HR team naturally reaches for its global standard toolkit: job description templates, structured interview guides, and candidate intake forms tested across dozens of jurisdictions. The
HR & Korean Labor Compliance
One way to see how the Korean government will shape its policy is to read the Work Report (업무보고). In the end of 2025, the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) has set a clear and assertive tone in its Work Report: "True Growth with Labor." For foreign
HR & Korean Labor Compliance
Navigating the employment landscape in Korea is often described by foreign entrepreneurs and as "walking through a legal minefield." While Korea offers a dynamic market and a highly skilled workforce, its legal framework governing the workplace is intricate, strictly enforced, and significantly favors the employee. Understanding the Labor