Guides
Korean rules on tax, staff, visas and company paperwork, explained for foreigners by PAPATONY.
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2027 minimum wage ₩10,700: notify workers by December 31, 2026
Korean employers must tell workers the 2027 minimum wage (₩10,700 an hour) and three other items by December 31, 2026, or face a fine of up to ₩1 million.
HR & labor6 min read
Korea's five mandatory workplace training duties vary by industry and size
Five laws set the five statutory training duties for employers in Korea. Industry and headcount (5, 10 and 50 staff) decide which apply and how.
HR & labor6 min read
File your retirement pension plan rules on Form No. 1 via the Labor Portal
Plan rules for a DB or DC pension must be filed by the employer on Form No. 1 with worker representative proof, and new businesses set up a plan within 1 year.
HR & labor5 min read
File changed work rules on Form No. 15 with workers' opinion or consent
Employers with 10 or more regular workers must file each work rules change on Form No. 15 with the workers' opinion, plus consent if the change is unfavorable.
HR & labor6 min read
After a harassment report, four employer duties carry fines in Korea
Failing to investigate a harassment report, act on the victim's request, discipline or keep secrets can cost employers in Korea a fine of up to ₩5 million.
HR & labor5 min read
A security pledge alone does not make information a trade secret in Korea
Information is a protected trade secret in Korea only if the employer actually keeps it secret. A signed pledge is not enough without real controls.
HR & labor5 min read
Payslips in Korea need six items, including the calculation method
Every payday, employers in Korea must give each worker a written or electronic payslip with six items, including how variable pay was calculated.
HR & labor4 min read
Layoffs for business reasons in Korea run on two deadlines: 50 and 30 days
Before layoffs in Korea, the employer must notify and consult the employee representative 50 days ahead and report large cuts to the labor ministry 30 days ahead.
HR & labor5 min read
Separation certificates are due within 10 days of an employee's request
Employers in Korea must issue a departing employee's separation certificate (Form No. 75-4) within 10 days of a request, using the right reason code.
HR & labor6 min read