Unions South Korea's president calls for limits on Yellow Envelope Act’s scope Move to restrict lawful industrial action comes amid broader organised labour resurgence iStock.com/tupungato Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Monday 27 July 2026 South Korean president Lee Jae Myung has asked government to restrict the scope of Korea’s Yellow Envelope Act in a bid to reduce unnecessary labour disputes. 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... Industrial action Hyundai workers strike after talks collapse over pay and factory robots Remuneration Samsung chip-maker bonus deal fuels wider labour tensions in Korea Health & Safety Starbucks Korea moves to protect workers after “Tank Day” campaign backlash Artificial Intelligence Yellow Envelope Act’s threat to Hyundai’s robot deployment in South Korea