Law & Rights

Essential South Korean legal regulations, immigration compliance, foreign worker rights, and labor law standards.

Foreign Worker Departure Guarantee Insurance: Mandatory Employer Enrollment, Incheon Airport Payouts & Unpaid Severance Protection

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Foreign Worker Departure Guarantee Insurance: Mandatory Employer Enrollment, Incheon Airport Payouts & Unpaid Severance Protection

For hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals working in South Korea under the Employment Permit System (EPS), completing a multi-year manufacturing, agricultural, or construction contract and returning home is a life-changing milestone. Under South Korean labor regulations, foreign workers are legally entitled to statutory retirement severance pay (퇴직금). However, because historical compliance challenges previously led … Read more

Foreigner Residence Change in Korea: Strict 15-Day Address Reporting Rule, HiKorea Online Filing Walkthrough & Fine Prevention

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Foreigner Residence Change in Korea: Strict 15-Day Address Reporting Rule, HiKorea Online Filing Walkthrough & Fine Prevention

Relocating to a new studio, apartment, university dormitory, or share house is one of the most exciting milestones of living in South Korea. However, for foreign residents holding an Alien Registration Card (ARC) or Overseas Korean Residence Card, moving day triggers a strict, non-negotiable statutory deadline. Under Article 36 of the South Korean Immigration Act … Read more

2026 Korea Minimum Wage Guide for Foreign Workers: 10,030 KRW Hourly Rate, Mandatory Overtime Pay & Unlawful Deduction Protections

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2026 Korea Minimum Wage Guide for Foreign Workers: 10,030 KRW Hourly Rate, Mandatory Overtime Pay & Unlawful Deduction Protections

The Republic of Korea has officially ushered in a historic milestone in labor rights: effective January 1, 2026, the national minimum wage has surpassed the 10,000 won benchmark, rising to 10,030 KRW per hour. Promulgated by the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) under the Minimum Wage Act and the Labor Standards Act, this statutory … Read more