Ministry of Employment and Labor

South Korean labor market and income trends

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: South Korea wage earners earning over 3 million won exceed 50%

Recent data highlights shifting economic conditions for workers and job seekers in South Korea. Updates to the National Employment Support Program have changed how job seeker promotion allowances are calculated; rather t

South Korean youth employment and support initiatives

13 clusters · 19 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: South Korean municipalities launch youth content creation programs

South Korea continues to expand regional initiatives aimed at enhancing youth employment, social support, and community engagement. Building on previous efforts in housing, financial education, and integrated welfare mod

South Korean employment insurance trends and fraud

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korea unemployment benefits face scrutiny amid rising fraud

Data from South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor indicates a significant rise in employment insurance payouts. Foreign workers have seen a substantial increase in benefits, with parental leave benefits doubling t

South Korea labor commission case delays

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korea labor relief delays increase nationwide

South Korea’s National Labor Relations Commission is experiencing significant delays in processing cases related to unfair dismissal and unfair labor practices. Data indicates a sharp rise in the proportion of cases taki

South Korea addresses super-aged society challenges

8 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korea faces rapid population aging and structural shifts

South Korea is addressing the challenges of its super-aged society through policy proposals aimed at strengthening the social safety net. At the 30th Senior Citizens Day ceremony, President Lee Jae-myung announced plans

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

Busan economic and employment support initiatives

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Busan hosts large-scale job festival for youth and small businesses

Busan City has implemented multiple programs aimed at economic revitalization and employment support. The city launched the second recruitment phase for its ‘10,000 won Rent Vacant Store Refill Project,’ which offers sub

South Korean childcare and youth welfare initiatives

7 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korean government to expand public jobs to 86,000 positions

South Korea is implementing comprehensive welfare measures to address low birth rates and support youth. The Ministry of Health and Welfare is consolidating benefits into a ‘Child Welcome Subsidy’ plan. Under this system

Seoul and regional housing market shifts and rising costs

55 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South Korea housing market shows regional divergence and rising costs

Seoul’s housing market is experiencing intensified divergence between high-end districts and mid-to-low-priced areas. While high-end districts like Gangnam, Seocho, and Songpa have faced price declines due to tax burdens

Hyundai mobility talent training initiatives

5 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Hyundai Motor expands global mobility and technical education initiatives

Hyundai Motor Group continues to expand its mobility-focused training and talent development initiatives globally. In South Korea, the company has expanded its domestic ‘HINT’ (HMG Incubation of New Talent) program, tar

South Korea scales AI, semiconductor, and robotics expansion

50 clusters · 130 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: South Korea power grid delays threaten AI and semiconductor projects

South Korea is aggressively expanding its AI, semiconductor, and robotics sectors through massive state-led investments and industrial restructuring. The government has proposed a record 2027 budget increase to fund a “m

South Korean manufacturing and industrial decline

4 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: South Korea automobile exports fall 5.5% in September

South Korea’s industrial and manufacturing sectors have faced significant downturns. In August, the country experienced a ‘triple decline’ where production, consumption, and investment fell simultaneously, driven largely

South Korea youth employment crisis and policy responses

22 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: South Korean regions expand housing and moving support for youth

By late September 2026, South Korean authorities and local governments accelerated financial and social welfare initiatives to mitigate the youth employment and economic crisis. To bolster asset formation, the Ministry

Yongin semiconductor industry development

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Yongin seeks PF regulation relief for semiconductor cluster worker housing

Yongin Special City is implementing various initiatives to support its growing semiconductor industry. In late September 2026, the city organized a job fair at Yongin Mireu Stadium, featuring a dedicated Semiconductor In

Cheongyang County rural housing initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Cheongyang County offers low-cost housing in renovated empty homes

Cheongyang County has launched the ‘2026 Empty House Connection Housing’ project to encourage regional settlement among young people, newlyweds, and those returning to farming. The initiative involves remodeling five aba

South Korean retirement pension market developments

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Korea Investment & Securities targets corporate retirement pension market

South Korea’s retirement pension landscape is experiencing significant shifts in subscriber behavior and market competition. Recent data indicates a massive surge in subscribers switching from Defined Benefit (DB) to Def

SK Group AI talent development initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: SK Group launches SK AIGEN AI training program

SK AX previously received the Minister’s Award from South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor for its generative AI talent cultivation programs, specifically its ‘AI Literacy’ and ‘AI Bootcamp’ certifications. Buil

Homeplus faces tenant and labor pressure amid restructuring

31 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Homeplus considers partial sale amid declining revenue

Following court approval of its rehabilitation plan, Homeplus is executing a restructuring strategy centered on asset sales and cost reduction. The company has initiated a merger and acquisition (M&A) process managed by

KCTU social dialogue participation dispute

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: South Korean Labor Minister urges KCTU to rejoin social dialogue council

The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) is facing internal division regarding its potential return to social dialogue mechanisms. During an extraordinary delegate assembly on October 7, the organization failed to

South Korean transportation labor shortage

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: South Korea taxi drivers face aging crisis as seniors exceed 50%

South Korea is experiencing a significant labor crisis within its commercial transportation sector, driven by an aging workforce and a shortage of younger drivers. Data indicates that the corporate taxi industry has see

South Korea Occupational Safety and Health Act amendment

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: South Korea passes law fining companies for repeated industrial accidents

The South Korean National Assembly passed an amendment to the Occupational Safety and Health Act to increase penalties for companies with frequent industrial accidents. Under the new legislation, employers responsible fo

South Korean labor law enforcement and wage arrears updates

6 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 26 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

South Korean employment and hiring trends

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: South Korean large corporations increase second-half hiring plans

In September 2026, South Korea’s labor landscape showed signs of both qualitative recognition and quantitative shifts in hiring. The Ministry of Employment and Labor designated 100 firms as ‘2026 Korea Best Job Companies

Cheonan industrial plant fire and investigation

3 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Daewon Industry explosion reveals safety gaps and labor violations

On August 28, a fire broke out at a paint raw material production factory in Dongnam-gu, Cheonan, South Korea. The incident prompted a Level 1 emergency response from fire authorities, and the death toll eventually rose