Labour Reforms South Korea to increase “labour police” in oversight shake-up New president plans to rebrand labour inspectors and introduce labour friendly reforms, particularly for vulnerable workers iStock.com/vanbeets Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 26 June 2025 South Korea’s new government is looking to improve the country’s labour enforcement system to better protect vulnerable workers, particularly subcontracted and non-standard employees. 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... Politics South Korea’s new president expected to strengthen workers’ rights Harassment South Korean judge unimpressed by worker’s “pantsing” prank Harassment South Korea to get tough on bullying of freelancers Harassment No end to South Korea’s “gapjil” culture, study finds