Future of Work South Korea apex court takes aim at workplace ageism Employers can be held criminally liable for discrimination, Constitutional Court finds iStock.com/Pavel Kim Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Monday 09 February 2026 South Korea’s Constitutional Court has found that a provision criminally punishing employers which impose unreasonable age restrictions on job applicants is constitutional. 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... Retirement South Korea prefers rehiring retirees than extending retirement age Retirement Contractual retirement clauses key for terminations in Malaysia Human Rights Japan urged to tackle structural bias, human rights concerns Future of Work What to do with an ageing workforce?