Labor
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Environmental Facility Workers at the National Assembly: “Waste Processing is Public Service, But Labor is Outsourced”
Environmental Facility Workers at the National Assembly: “Waste Processing is Public Service, But Labor is Outsourced”
"In the summer, the temperature inside the sorting facility exceeds 40 degrees Celsius. All...
Samsung Biologics Union Rejects Management‘s Settlement Proposal… Prolonged Conflict Expected
A prolonged standoff appears likely at Samsung Biologics207940, where labor and management...
K-Culture Report
Misunderstandings and Expectations Regarding Idol Unions
Misunderstandings and Expectations Regarding Idol Unions
When you think of "idol unions," the image that comes to mind is an "iceberg." We tend to...
Samsung Biologics Employee Data Breach Scandal: Will There Be a Resolution to the Labor-Management Conflict?
The Samsung Biologics207940 employee personal data breach has spiraled into a...
Push for South Korea‘s First ’Idol Labor Union‘: The Key is ’Employee Status‘
Can idols also form a labor union? Moves to establish the first-ever 'Idol Union' in South...
“Aricell Disaster Victims Working in ‘Services’?” Controversy Over Distorted Industrial Accident Statistics
Controversy is rising after it was confirmed that workers from a labor dispatch agency, who...
“Wage Discrimination for Doing the Same Work” vs. “Tasks Differ from Regular Employees”: Lotte Chilsung Gangneung Plant Labor-Management Dispute
Indefinite contract workers at the Lotte Chilsung005300 Beverage (Lotte Chilsung) Gangneung...
Court Upholds Ruling to “Disclose Information on Companies Involved in Major Industrial Accidents” in Second Trial
The court has issued a ruling in a second trial upholding the requirement to disclose...
Amid President Lee Jae-myung‘s Mention of ’Labor Flexibility,‘ Wage Gap Between Regular and Non-Regular Workers Hits Record High
It has been found that discrimination between regular and non-regular workers has...
‘Forced Labor’ Pointed Out by the ILO… Is Restricting Migrant Workers‘ Workplace Changes Acceptable?
“Just as there are Koreans working hard abroad, there are migrant workers struggling in...
“Companies Free from Arrears, Industrial Accidents, and Harassment”: How Effective Will the Government‘s “Good Company Certification” Be?
The Ministry of Employment and Labor is pushing for a policy to disclose information on...
How will President Lee Jae-myung’s administration overcome opposition from KEPCO and KHNP unions regarding energy policy?
Voices of criticism against President Lee Jae-myung’s policies have emerged from labor...
‘Abuse of Power or Breach of Contract?’ The Full Story of the Dispute Between Kyochon Chicken and Its Canadian Franchisee
Kyochon F&B339770, the operator of Kyochon Chicken, has recently been sued at the Korea Fair...
On-Site
WorkUp: Advocating for a Worker’s Right to Try Before They Buy
WorkUp: Advocating for a Worker’s Right to Try Before They Buy
Stepping into a quiet building located along a national highway in Pocheon, Gyeonggi...
“Illegal Dispatch Masquerading as Subcontracting”: KEPCO KPS Irregular Workers Win Worker Status Lawsuit
Irregular workers at KEPCO KPS051600, colleagues of the late Kim Chung-hyun—who passed away...
Emergency for Businesses Following Stricter Industrial Accident Penalties and the Passage of the ‘Yellow Envelope Act’… Where Are Companies Turning?
Following President Lee Jae-myung’s expression of his determination to strictly punish...
With the 4.5-Day Workweek Approaching, Why is Flexible Working Going in Reverse?
As the Lee Jae-myung administration selects the introduction of a '4.5-day workweek' as a...
‘Over 50’ Unemployment Benefit Claims Hit Record High; ‘Large Corporation’ Employees Reach Second-Highest Level, ‘Re-applications’ Also Reach Record High
As the employment landscape deteriorates due to slumps in the manufacturing and construction...
Will the Supreme Court Establish Sentencing Guidelines for the Serious Accidents Punishment Act Following President Lee Jae-myung‘s Criticism?
As President Lee Jae-myung repeatedly criticizes industrial accidents, there is growing...
SPC scrambles to “abolish overtime beyond 8 hours,” but where are the measures for wage cuts?
Pressure from the government is mounting on SPC, where fatal industrial accidents continue...