The following file contains updates on amendments to key labor and employment laws now and in 2025.

The amendments include newly established and strengthened provisions regarding maternity protection and childcare support. Therefore, it is important for employers in Korea to take appropriate measures in advance, such as updating their rules of employment to reflect these amendments.

The amendments also include the adoption of strong penalties for habitual wage payment delays, which makes it important for employers to review their wage practices to prevent delays in wage payments.

[Korean Version]