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President Lee Jae Myung Instructs Ministry to Specify Yellow Envelope Act Dispute Scope
President Lee Jae Myung Instructs Ministry to Specify Yellow Envelope Act Dispute Scope President Lee Jae Myung has reiterated his instruction to t
Labor Ministry Sidesteps Enforcement Decree for Yellow Envelop Act Guidelines
Labor Ministry Sidesteps Enforcement Decree for Yellow Envelop Act Guidelines Despite President Lee Jae Myungs directive, ministry opts for non-binding guidelines amid legal concerns over executive overreach
Youth Employment Plan Postponed Amid Presidential Innovation Demand
Youth Employment Plan Postponed Amid Presidential Innovation Demand Government delays announcement until September, refining measures after President Lee Jae Myung urged innovative approaches beyond traditional frameworks
Ministers Clash Over 52-Hour Workweek Exceptions
Ministers Clash Over 52-Hour Workweek Exceptions Employment and Trade Ministers disagree on semiconductor zone labor policies The Ministry of Trade, I
Employment Minister Dismisses 52-Hour Exemption for Semiconductors
Employment Minister Dismisses 52-Hour Exemption for Semiconductors Kim Young-hoon argues existing system sufficient as firms remain profitable without overtime exceptions
Labor Minister Calls for Dialogue on Mega Special Zone Bill
Labor Minister Calls for Dialogue on Mega Special Zone Bill Minister cautions against past labor disputes, expresses reservations on workweek exemptions
Worker Presumption System Extends Rights to Freelancers, Platform Workers
Worker Presumption System Extends Rights to Freelancers, Platform Workers Employers must prove non-employee status; workers gain severance, insurance, and wage protections
Law Firms Recruit Ex-Labor Officials as Regulations Tighten
Law Firms Recruit Ex-Labor Officials as Regulations Tighten Top law firms employ 32 ex-Labor Ministry officials, bolstering teams as labor laws strengthen
Labor Minister Urges Work Suspension, Suffocation Prevention Amid Record Heatwave
Labor Minister Urges Work Suspension, Suffocation Prevention Amid Record Heatwave Kim Young-hoon directs adherence to safety rules, halts outdoor work above 38°C, and suspends confined-space tasks to prevent heatwave-related accidents
KCTU Demands Public Sector Non-Regular Worker Improvements
KCTU Demands Public Sector Non-Regular Worker Improvements Chairman Yang Kyung-soo urges better wages, treatment for non-regular public workers in meeting with Minister Park Hong-keun
Ministries Divided Over 'N% Performance Bonus' Dispute Rules
Ministries Divided Over N% Performance Bonus Dispute Rules Trade Ministry seeks to exclude profit-linked bonuses from labor disputes, while Labor Ministry remains noncommittal on criteria
Korean Confederation of Trade Unions Demands New Dialogue Body Outside Tripartite Council
Korean Confederation of Trade Unions Demands New Dialogue Body Outside Tripartite Council Union seeks alternative to Economic, Social and Labor Council, criticizing it as government rubber stamp
President Lee Jae Myung Criticizes Expanding Labor Dispute Scope
President Lee Jae Myung Criticizes Expanding Labor Dispute Scope Directs ministry to clarify criteria amid unions N% profit demands and Yellow Envelope Act disputes
Korea Meteorological Administration Forecasts Deviation Sparks Criticism
Korea Meteorological Administration Forecasts Deviation Sparks Criticism Gyeongbuk Records Highest Rainfall as Forecasts Miss Capital Region The Korea
Rain Warnings Lifted, Heatwave Advisories Issued
Rain Warnings Lifted, Heatwave Advisories Issued More Rain Expected Nationwide Starting Monday as Monsoon Resumes Heavy rain warnings issued across th
Heavy Rain Advisories Lifted as Heatwave Expands Nationwide
Heavy Rain Advisories Lifted as Heatwave Expands Nationwide KMA issues heatwave advisories for southern regions, warns of renewed rain in Gangwon, Jeolla, Gyeongsang
Heavy Rain Persists as Rainy Season Extends into Next Week
Heavy Rain Persists as Rainy Season Extends into Next Week Capital region and Gangwon face over 200 mm, prolonged downpours through Saturday Heavy rai
KMA Warns of 'Water Bomb' Rainfall in Central Regions
KMA Warns of Water Bomb Rainfall in Central Regions Heavy rain up to 80mm per hour expected from 18th to 19th, risking landslides and flooding The Kor
Part-Time Wage Exceeds Small Business Profits as Minimum Wage Rises
Part-Time Wage Exceeds Small Business Profits as Minimum Wage Rises Monthly minimum wage of 2.2363 million won surpasses small business owners average profit of 2.088 million won, prompting staff cuts and unmanned kiosk adoption
Government Debates Corporate Profit Sharing as Tax Proposals Clash with Business Opposition
Government Debates Corporate Profit Sharing as Tax Proposals Clash with Business Opposition Minister Kim Young-hoon proposes societal profit-sharing framework, business leaders argue redistribution is states role
Ministry Rules Honam Semiconductor Investment Not Bargaining Subject
Ministry Rules Honam Semiconductor Investment Not Bargaining Subject Union argues investment impacts working conditions; ministry cites law excluding corporate decisions unless affecting employment
Government Pushes Labor Council for Freelancers, Non-Union Workers
Government Pushes Labor Council for Freelancers, Non-Union Workers The government is pushing to establish a Labor Council, an institution for platfor
First Tripartite Consultative Body Launched in South Korea's Shipbuilding Industry
First Tripartite Consultative Body Launched in South Koreas Shipbuilding Industry Includes Korean Confederation of Trade Unions Metal Workers Union participation, addressing workforce shortages and subcontractor disparities
Parental Leave Users Surpass 100,000 in First Half, 38.8% Male
Parental Leave Users Surpass 100,000 in First Half, 38.8% Male Ministry attributes rise to enhanced benefits, bonus payments as shared childcare culture grows
Government to Discuss Redistribution of Corporate Excess Profits
Government to Discuss Redistribution of Corporate Excess Profits Debate on Minister Kims social solidarity wage addresses profit sharing amid AI-driven economic shifts
Coal Collapse and Government Neglect
Taebaeks Population Crisis: Coal Collapse and Government Neglect Taebaek City, once a key hub of the domestic coal industry with a population of 120,
Hanwha Ocean Subcontractor Union Secures Strike Rights Against Primary Contractor
Hanwha Ocean Subcontractor Union Secures Strike Rights Against Primary Contractor First case under Yellow Envelope Law as mediation halted after 10 bargaining requests ignored
Hanwha Ocean Subcontractors Gain Strike Rights Under Yellow Envelop Law
Hanwha Ocean Subcontractors Gain Strike Rights Under Yellow Envelop Law A subcontractor union of Hanwha Ocean, formerly Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine
Civil Servant Unions Demand 7.1% Raise Citing Tax Surplus
Public Servant Unions Demand 7.1% Pay Hike Citing surplus tax revenue from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, unions challenge governments financial constraints
Controversy Over 'Juche’s Revolutionary' in Labor Leader’s Obituary
Controversy Over Juches Revolutionary in Labor Leaders Obituary Progressive Party-linked Kim sparks debate over North Korea ties in obituary phrase Co
Court Orders Compensation for 20-Something Vaccine Death
Court Orders Compensation for 20-Something Vaccine Death Judges recognize causal link between Moderna vaccine and thrombosis, overturning governments rejection
Ministry Expands Emergency Transport Pilot Nationwide
Ministry Expands Emergency Transport Pilot Nationwide Pilot reported zero ER roundabouts, but medical groups criticize inflated achievements and small scale
Government Hair Loss Coverage Sparks Backlash Over Severity Prioritization
Government Hair Loss Coverage Sparks Backlash Over Severity Prioritization Critics argue funding diverts resources from life-threatening conditions amid projected 2029-30 insurance deficit
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