Human Rights South Korea drafts mandatory human rights due diligence for supply chains If adopted, new law will apply to companies with 500 or more employees globally, including the Korean subsidiaries of foreign-headquartered multinationals iStock.com/tupungato Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Wednesday 23 July 2025 A new draft law from South Korea aims to strengthen human rights obligations in both domestic and multinational supply chains – the first legislation of its kind in East Asia. 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... Human Rights How international employment lawyers can help end modern slavery Modern Slavery Understanding contemporary forced labour enforcement in Brazil Modern Slavery Saudi Arabia implements region-first forced labour policy Supply Chains Cog in Valentino’s supply chain placed under court administration