Labour Reforms South Korea to overhaul labour rules with “worker presumption” bill Proposed reform challenges the employee-contractor divide, raising compliance stakes for businesses iStock.com/kieferpix Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Wednesday 21 January 2026 South Korea’s casual workforce will be granted new rights and protections in a sweeping legislative reform recognising them as “workers”. 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... Working Time Hong Kong offers more protection to casual workforce Platform Workers Indian government ends platforms’ “unsafe” ten-minute delivery pledge Labour Reforms Southeast Asia’s key developments to watch in 2026 Platform Workers Uber Eats ditches self-employment model after Spanish government pressure