Unions South Korea’s Yellow Envelope bill faces resistance at home and abroad Proposal that would allow contract workers more negotiation powers could mean deeper economic instability for bosses iStock.com/EyeEm Mobile GmbH Image Jenna Lomax News Editor Thursday 31 July 2025 South Korea’s plan to give more bargaining powers to workers in indirect or outsourced jobs is facing pushback from international commerce chambers and local business groups. 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 Labour Reforms South Korea to increase “labour police” in oversight shake-up Human Rights South Korea drafts mandatory human rights due diligence for supply chains Harassment South Korea to get tough on bullying of freelancers