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South Korean industrial safety regulation and accident data

7 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korea amends Occupational Safety and Health Act

South Korean authorities are intensifying efforts to reduce industrial accidents through systemic regulatory changes and targeted inspections. To move safety management from administrative documentation to field-based pr

South Korean social welfare and support initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korean organizations launch welfare initiatives for vulnerable groups

Various organizations and local authorities in South Korea have launched several initiatives to support vulnerable populations and residents facing financial or social challenges. In Seoul, the Nowon-gu district establi

South Korean labor disputes and bargaining rights

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: South Korean labor unions prepare for strikes and votes

Labor disputes in South Korea are intensifying following the implementation of the amended Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act, often referred to as the ‘Yellow Envelope Law’. This legislation has led to legal

Cancer trends and healthcare disparities in South Korea

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: South Korea lung cancer survival rates improve amid widening socioeconomic gap

In South Korea, data reveals complex trends regarding cancer incidence, compensation, and survival. Occupational cancer claims have surged, with annual applications rising from 279 in 2018 to 1,614 in 2023. However, appr

South Korean labor law enforcement and wage arrears updates

6 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: South Korea strengthens penalties for wage theft

South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor is implementing measures to strengthen labor law enforcement and address wage arrears. In late August, the Ministry announced a plan to enhance the investigative capabilitie