President Lee Jae-myung addressed the challenges of the current two-year fixed-term employment law.
He called for practical alternatives and greater labor union involvement in workplace safety.
These discussions were highlighted during a meeting with the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions on June 10.
South Korea’s National Assembly has passed three key labor-related laws overseen by the Ministry of Employment and Labor.
Major changes include unified labor inspector duties, wage payment separation in subcontracting, and stricter penalties for wage delays.
Implementation timelines range from 6 months to January 2027, with regional governments gaining new oversight roles.
South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor is implementing revised Labor Union Act Articles 2 and 3 to improve labor relations.
The changes expand collective bargaining rights for subcontractor unions and broaden the scope of labor disputes.
The revised law takes effect on March 10, 2026, with government support for smooth adoption.