Remuneration Women are underrepresented and underpaid in South Korea workplaces Survey finds only 25% of jobs are filled by female employees iStock.com/AndreyPopov Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Wednesday 11 March 2026 A recent study has revealed that women hold just 25% of the jobs in South Korea, despite official attempts to draw more women into the labour force amid a shrinking population. 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... Future of Work South Korea apex court takes aim at workplace ageism Labour Reforms South Korea to overhaul labour rules with “worker presumption” bill Harassment What constitutes “excessive” harassment in South Korea? Remuneration Could South Korea’s equal pay proposal be too much, too soon?