Below we list significant changes to Korean employment & labor law that are scheduled to occur in 2026, and additional changes which we anticipate are likely to occur during 2026.
With local elections scheduled for June 3, 2026, changes in the political landscape may affect the timing or substance of certain labor-related bills currently under discussion. Accordingly, it will be important to continue monitoring legislative developments in light of the broader political calendar.
You can find our most recent regular legal update here. We have also published newsletters on other significant recent developments, including:
• Korea’s New Pro-Union Yellow Envelope Act Passes, available at this link
For additional updates in Korean, please see our recent Korean-language newsletter available at this link.
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