Disputes Hyundai Heavy Industries denies forcing migrant workers to sign new contracts Shipbuilders claim new agreement cuts monthly base pay and overtime allowance iStock.com/Thomas McComb Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Wednesday 29 July 2026 Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has said it did not coerce 1,600 foreign workers into signing new, less favourable employment contracts. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Health & Safety South Korea’s top court rules language barrier caused construction site death Industrial action Hyundai workers strike after talks collapse over pay and factory robots Labour Reforms South Korea to increase “labour police” in oversight shake-up Politics South Korea’s new president expected to strengthen workers’ rights