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Labor Ministry investigates Hanwha Ocean over allegations of unfair labor practices, union interference

The Ministry of Employment and Labor launched an investigation into Hanwha Ocean over allegations of unfair labor practices and union interference that were raised during last year’s parliamentary audit.

2026-01-13

Hanwha Ocean shipyard raided over fatal platform collapse accident

Police and the Ministry of Employment and Labor conducted a raid on Hanwha Ocean’s shipyard in Geoje, South Gyeongsang, in connection with a accident that occurred in October that left one subcontract worker dead.

2025-11-27

Labor minister voices need to pass bill to raise retirement age by year-end

Labor Minister called for legislative efforts Thursday to raise the statutory retirement age by the end of this year, while emphasizing that both companies and labor groups should reach a compromise amid the nation's rapidly aging population.

2025-11-20

Gov't launches task force with unions, business leaders on 4.5-day workweek

The government launched a task force with unions, business leaders and experts on Wednesday to chart a road map toward a 4.5-day workweek. The government plans to submit legislation based on the road map within the year.

2025-09-24

One worker dead, another injured after trench collapse in Seoul's Daechi-dong neighborhood

A construction worker was killed and another injured Friday when a trench collapsed during a sewage pipe replacement project at the Eunma Apartment complex in Daechi-dong, Gangnam District, southern Seoul, according to police and fire authorities.

2025-06-13

MBC vows to take corrective action in response to gov't report on weathercaster's death

MBC has officially acknowledged the findings of the Ministry of Employment and Labor, which confirmed that the late weathercaster Oh Yoanna was subjected to workplace bullying, and pledged to “take corrective action and prevent future recurrence.”

2025-05-19

Seven out of 10 job seekers cannot find work amid hiring decline, data suggests

The job opening-to-applicant ratio, which refers to the number of job openings compared to new job seekers, fell to 0.32 in March of this year, the latest data showed Monday.

2025-04-07

89 Filipino caregivers to work in Korea for 1 more year as authorities extend pilot program

A total of 89 Filipino domestic caregivers are set to work in Korea for another year after authorities agreed to extend the pilot program on Tuesday.

2025-03-04

Gov't extends Filipino domestic caregiver pilot program by one year

The Seoul Metropolitan Government and Ministry of Employment and Labor announced Friday that the pilot program for Filipino domestic caregivers will be extended by a year.

2025-02-14

Seoul's foreign nanny program to consider workers from other Southeast Asian countries

Seoul's foreign home helper program, currently restricted to migrant workers from the Philippines, will be expanded to include other Southeast Asian countries next year, the city government and the Labor Ministry said Monday.

2024-11-04