Ministry of Employment and Labor

Seoul housing market shifts amid tax reform and demand moves

37 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Seoul apartment average prices exceed 1.6 billion won

Seoul’s housing market continues to face volatility driven by supply shortages and tax reforms. A significant disconnect persists between government policy and market reality; for instance, deposit requirements for the ‘

HD Hyundai labor disputes and industrial safety issues

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries workers strike over wage disputes

Labor unions representing three major subsidiaries of HD Hyundai—including Heavy Industries, Construction Equipment, and Electric—have secured the legal right to strike. The unions are demanding a larger share of operati

South Korea scales AI, semiconductor, and energy investments

39 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korea launches regional autonomous R&D initiative

South Korea is accelerating its AI and semiconductor expansion through massive state-led investments and infrastructure projects. The government has broken ground on the National AI Computing Center in Jeollanam-do and i

South Korea youth employment crisis and AI-driven shifts

16 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korea reports decline in inactive youth population

In mid-2026, South Korea’s labor market exhibited a deepening demographic divide. While total employment rose by 108,000 year-on-year in July, the youth population (ages 15–29) saw 191,000 fewer employed persons. The you

South Korean labor policy and worker protections

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: South Korea household debt growth slows in August

The South Korean government has introduced several labor-related reforms and protections. Initially, the administration announced an overhaul of the unemployment benefit system designed to ensure fiscal sustainability an

Busan regional talent retention initiatives

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongsangnam-do launch super-regional economic cooperation

Busan and the Gyeongsangnam-do region are implementing various initiatives to retain local talent and counter the concentration of resources in the Seoul metropolitan area. In August 2026, Busan Metropolitan City, Gyeon

South Korean National Pension reform

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: South Korea addresses foreign worker safety and record dormant insurance

South Korean authorities investigated allegations that foreign nationals were exploiting the National Pension Service by using lump-sum additional payments to secure lifelong pensions. The investigation found that only t

South Korean labor law enforcement and inspection updates

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: South Korea intensifies crackdown on unpaid wages ahead of Chuseok

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

South Korean labor and social policy developments

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: South Korea issues labor dispute guidelines on bonuses and management decisions

South Korea is experiencing ongoing legislative and judicial developments regarding labor rights and social welfare policies. Initial debates focused on proposed amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, whi

South Korean labor policy and reform debates

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: South Korean labor unions call for gender equality policy enforcement

Labor issues in South Korea have centered on competing demands for structural reform. The Korea Enterprises Federation (KEF) proposed labor law reforms to increase business flexibility, specifically regarding the Mega Sp

South Korean parental and infertility leave policies

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: South Korea parental leave compensation budget shows low execution

South Korea is implementing various labor reforms and support programs to address work-life balance and fertility issues. In August 2026, the Ministry of Employment and Labor announced an expansion of paid infertility tr

South Korean local government policy awards

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Gunpo City announces performance awards for municipal excellence

South Korean local governments have been receiving various awards for administrative and policy achievements. Chilgok-gun and Dongjak-gu received Excellence Awards at the ‘2026 National Local Government Job Awards’ host

Conclusion of 61st National Skills Competition in Incheon

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: 61st National Skills Competition concludes in Incheon

The 61st National Skills Competition has concluded in Incheon, following a seven-day event held across Songdo Convensia and six other venues. The competition featured 1,677 skilled technicians from 16 cities and province

South Korean local government welfare and labor initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: South Korean municipalities expand foreign seasonal worker support

Local governments in South Korea are expanding welfare and labor support initiatives to address demographic and economic shifts. In the social welfare sector, Dangjin’s Labor Rights Center continues to provide legal aid

South Korea fire safety inspection initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: South Korea intensifies fire prevention inspections for holidays and summer

South Korea has initiated comprehensive fire safety measures targeting both industrial facilities and public risk areas. The government launched a multi-year, three-stage nationwide inspection program for over 190,000 fa

South Korean educational support initiatives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: South Korean educational authorities launch new student support initiatives

South Korean educational authorities are implementing various initiatives to support students and improve regional accessibility. In Gwangju, the Out-of-School Youth Support Center is organizing college entrance informat