Pre-Chuseok Wage Theft Emergency Relief: Government Emergency Substitute Payments (간이대지급금) for Foreign Workers
In South Korea, the arrival of autumn heralds Chuseok (추석 / Korean Thanksgiving)—the country’s most cherished holiday season dedicated to harvest, family reunions, and sharing prosperity. However, for foreign workers whose employers fail to disburse earned wages or statutory holiday bonuses, the pre-Chuseok period can bring severe financial and emotional distress. To protect vulnerable workers … Read more