Government plans to increase the number of non-regular workers who are converted to regular ones and spread the atmosphere to private firms On 17 February, the Ministry of Employment & Labor (MOEL), the Ministry of Strategy & Finance… Continue Reading
On 22 January, the MOEL announced final versions of what are being called ‘Two Major Guidelines’ on easing of requirements for unfavorable changes to the rules of employment and general dismissals of low-performing workers. These guidelines form a major part… Continue Reading
1. Government held ministerial meeting and announced direction of 2016 economic policies On 16 December the government held a ministerial meeting of economy and announced 2016 economic policy directions. The policies the government plans to push forward include financial and currency… Continue Reading
1. Unions to continue their activities against the government and ruling party moves for labor reform On 20 November, the Federation of Korean Trade Unions held a press conference regarding the five labor reform bills proposed by the ruling Saenuri… Continue Reading
The National Assembly’s Environment & Labor Committee to deliberate on labor reform bills, but conflict seems to continue due to differences between the ruling and opposition parties. The Economic & Social Development Commission’s special Committee on Structural Reform of the… Continue Reading
MOEL to push ahead with labor market reform policies The Ministry of Employment & Labor held a meeting to discuss policies on labor market reform on 9 November, with all MOEL heads and directors in attendance. During the meeting, the… Continue Reading
① Labor continues action against labor market reform As the Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU) has expressed the possibility of breaking the Tripartite Agreement, FKTU-affiliated unions which oppose the Agreement plan to continue taking labor action against labor… Continue Reading