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Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Act On Public Holidays (Act No. 18291, Jul. 7, 2021). (공휴일에 관한 법률) -

Adoption: 2021-07-07 | KOR-2021-L-113816

The purpose of this Act is to designate national public holidays, thereby ensuring uniformity in the operation of public days across various sectors of society.

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Act On The Employment Improvement Of Domestic Workers (Act No. 18285, Jun. 15, 2021). (가사근로자의 고용개선 등에 관한 법률) -

Adoption: 2021-06-15 | KOR-2021-L-113813

The purpose of this Act is to create high-quality jobs related to domestic services and promote employment stability and improvement of working conditions for domestic workers by stipulating matters regarding the working conditions of domestic workers and certification, etc. of domestic service providers.

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Act On Designation Of Essential Work And Protection And Support For Essential Workers (Act No. 18182, May 18, 2021). (필수업무 지정 및 종사자 보호ㆍ지원에 관한 법률) -

Adoption: 2021-05-18 | KOR-2021-L-113823

The purpose of this Act is to prescribe matters necessary for protection and support for persons who engage in essential work to protect the lives and bodies of citizens or to maintain the functions of the society in the event of disasters.

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Act On The Encouragement Of Employment Of Job Seekers And The Support Of Their Livelihood Stability (Act No. 17431, Jun. 9, 2020). (구직자 취업촉진 및 생활안정지원에 관한 법률) -

Adoption: 2020-06-09 | KOR-2020-L-113817

The purpose of this Act is to provide integrated employment assistance services and financial support to citizens who are struggling to find employment despite their ability and willingness to work, and thereby contribute to their job-seeking activities and livelihood stability.

Republic of Korea - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labor Inspector General Regulations (Occupational Safety and Health) [Enforcement Dec. 28, 2018] [Ministry of Employment and Labor Order No. 264, Dec. 28, 2018, partial revision]. (근로감독관 집무규정(산업안전보건))

Adoption: 2018-12-28 | KOR-2018-R-108824

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Economic And Social Development Commission Act (Wholly Amended by Act No. 15663, Jun. 12, 2018). (경제사회노동위원회법) -

Adoption: 2018-06-12 | KOR-2018-L-113818

The purpose of this Act is to resolve social polarization, to promote social integration and to contribute to the balanced development of the national economy by establishing an Economic, Social and Labor Council that provides advice on request to the President, through which economic and social key players, such as laborers and employers, and the Government may have discussions on employment and labor policies, on economic and social policies related thereto, etc. based on mutual trust and cooperation, and by prescribing matters necessary for the organizational structure, operation, etc. thereof.

Republic of Korea - - International agreement

Convention de sécurité sociale entre le Gouvernement du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg et le Gouvernement de la République de Corée, faite à Luxembourg, le 1er mars 2018. -

Adoption: 2018-03-01 | Date of entry into force: 2019-09-01 | INT-2018-IA-109765

Texte également disponible en anglais.

Republic of Korea - - International agreement

Arrangement administratif, fait à Luxembourg, le 1er mars 2018, pour l’application de la Convention de sécurité sociale entre le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg et la République de Corée, faite à Luxembourg, le 1er mars 2018. -

Adoption: 2018-03-01 | INT-2018-IA-109766

Texte également disponible en anglais.

Republic of Korea - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Workplace Risk Assessment Guidelines, 2017.

Adoption: 2017-07-01 | KOR-2017-M-108771

Republic of Korea - - International agreement

Accord entre le Royaume de Belgique et la République de Corée relatif au programme vacances-travail, fait à Bruxelles le 14 avril 2014. -

Adoption: 2014-04-14 | INT-2014-IA-102093

Ratifié par la Belgique, par loi du 10 avril 2016.

Republic of Korea - - International agreement

Convention de sécurité sociale entre la Confédération suisse et la République de Corée, conclue le 20 janvier 2014. -

Adoption: 2014-01-20 | INT-2014-IA-98843

A été approuvée par la Suisse par arrêté fédéral, le 24 novembre 2014.

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Fair Hiring Procedure Act, 2014 (Act No. 12326). (채용절차의 공정화에 관한 법률 (약칭: 채용절차법)) -

Adoption: 2014 | KOR-2014-L-112162

The purpose of this Act is to reduce the burden of job applicants and protect their rights and interests by prescribing the matters to ensure minimum fairness in hiring procedures such as returning hiring documents submitted by job applicants in a hiring process.

The Law was first adopted in 2014 under Act No. 12326, Jan. 21, 2014 and was amended in 2019 and 2020.

Republic of Korea - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No.PP-1993 from 1 July 2013 on Measures to Further Enhance Cooperation in the Field of Labour Migration with the Republic of Korea. -

Adoption: 2013-07-01 | Date of entry into force: 2013-07-29 | UZB-2013-R-96325

Establishes the legal bases for sending citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Republic of Korea as migrant workers, regulates the procedure of granting visas and temporary residence permit.

Republic of Korea - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Enforcement Decree of the Framework Act on Cooperatives. -

Adoption: 2012-12-01 | KOR-2012-R-103006

Republic of Korea - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Enforcement Decree of the Promotion of Industrial Education and Industry-Academic Cooperation Act (Presidential Decree No. 25050). (산업교육진흥 및 산학협력 촉진에 관한 법률시행령) -

Adoption: 2012-07-27 | KOR-2012-R-95618

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Framework Act on Cooperatives (Act No. 11211). (협동조합 기본법) -

Adoption: 2012-01-26 | KOR-2012-L-93311

The Act contains 199 Articles. The purpose of the Act is to facilitate independent, self-supportive, and autonomous activities of cooperatives and so contribute to social integration and balanced development of the national economy by providing for basic matters regarding the establishment and operation of cooperatives.

Republic of Korea - - International agreement

Convenio de Seguridad Social entre el Reino de España y la República de Corea, hecho en Seúl el 14 de julio de 2011. -

Adoption: 2011-07-14 | INT-2011-IA-93316

Tiene la siguiente estructura:
Título I: Disposiciones Generales
Título II: Disposiciones sobre la legislación aplicable
Título III: Disposiciones relativas a prestaciones
Título IV: Disposiciones Diversas
Título V: Disposiciones Transitorias y Finales
Incluye un Acuerdo Administrativo para la Aplicación del citado Convenio.

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Act on the Protection of Public Interest Whistleblowers (Act No. 10472 of 2011).

Adoption: 2011-03-29 | KOR-2011-L-108784

Republic of Korea - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labor Inspector Regulations. (근로감독관집무규정) -

Adoption: 2010-10-27 | KOR-2010-R-106210

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Act on the Prevention of Pneumoconiosis and Protection, etc., of Pneumoconiosis Workers Amendment [Enforcement Date 05. Jul, 2010.] [Act No.10339, 04. Jun, 2010]. (진폐의 예방과 진폐근로자의 보호 등에 관한 법률) -

Adoption: 2010-06-04 | Date of entry into force: 2010-07-05 | KOR-2010-L-95009

The purpose of this Act is to contribute to the protection of workers' health and promotion of their welfare by strengthening the prevention of pneumoconiosis and health management for workers engaged in dust work, and by providing for matters concerning the payment of consolation benefits to workers suffering from pneumoconiosis and their bereaved family members.

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Act on the Prevention of Sexual Assault and Protection etc. of Victims thereof (Act No. 10261). -

Adoption: 2010-04-15 | KOR-2010-L-86771

The purpose of this Act is to prevent sexual assault and provide protection and support for victims thereof. Includes awareness raising and education measures as well as the provision of facilities for victims of sexual assault.

Republic of Korea - - International agreement

Agreement on Social Security between the Republic of Poland and the Republic of Korea, done in Warsaw 25th February 2009 (No. 192). (Umowa o zabezpieczeniu społecznym między Rzecząpospolitą Polską a Republiką Korei, podpisana w Warszawie dnia 25 lutego 2009 r. ) -

Adoption: 2010-03-08 | Date of entry into force: 2010-03-01 | INT-2010-IA-86322

Part I. General provisions
Part II. Provisions concerning applicable legislation
Part III. Provisions on benefits
Part IV. Miscellaneous provisions
Part V. Transitional and final provisions.

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Special Act on the Youth Employment Promotion (Presidential Decree No. 21889). (청년고용촉진 특별법) -

Adoption: 2009-12-15 | KOR-2009-L-95626

The purpose of this Act is to support unemployed youth with vocational skills development training, etc. in and outside the country, thereby promoting youth employment and contributing to the continued economic growth and social stability.

Republic of Korea - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Enforcement Decree of the Special Act on the Youth Employment Promotion (Presidential Decree No. 21889). -

Adoption: 2009-12-15 | KOR-2009-R-95627

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Act on Fostering and Supporting Agricultural and Fisheries Enterprises (Presidential Decree No. 21774). -

Adoption: 2009-10-09 | KOR-2009-L-95621

Republic of Korea - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Enforcement Decree of the Framework Act on Marine Fishery Development (Presidential Decree No. 21622). -

Adoption: 2009-07-07 | KOR-2009-R-91286

The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe the matters delegated by the Framework Act on Marine Fishery Development. The Decree contains 24 articles. In particular deals with the organizational structure, role and functions of the working-level committee for marine fishery development under Article 11 of the Act. Also sets out policy outlines for ports, harbours and fishing villages.

Republic of Korea - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Enforcement Decree of the Special Act on Support of Scientists and Engineers for Strengthening National Science and Technology Competitiveness (Presidential Decree No. 21551). -

Adoption: 2009-06-26 | KOR-2009-R-95620

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Act of 24 June 2009 on ratification of the Social Protection Act between the Republic of Poland and the Republic of Korea, done in Warsaw on 25 February 2009 (Text No. 1047). (USTAWA z dnia 24 czerwca 2009 r. o ratyfikacji Umowy o zabezpieczeniu społecznym między Rzecząpospolitą Polską a Republiką Korei, podpisanej w Warszawie dnia 25 lutego 2009 roku)

Adoption: 2009-06-24 | Date of entry into force: 2009-08-27 | POL-2009-L-82760

Provides Presidential approval to the signing of the social protection agreement between the two countries.

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Act on the Protection of Children and Juveniles from Sexual Abuse (Act No. 9765). -

Adoption: 2009-06-09 | KOR-2009-L-86772

The purpose of this Act is to provide for special cases concerning the punishment for committing sex offenses against children or juveniles and the procedures therefor, prepare procedures for relieving and assisting victimized children and juveniles, and systematically manage sex offenders against children or juveniles, thereby protecting them from sexual abuse and helping them become productive members of society.

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Act on the Promotion of the Economic Activities of Career-Break Women, etc. (Act No. 9101). (경력단절여성등의 경제활동 촉진법 ( 약칭: 경력단절여성법 )) -

Adoption: 2009-06-05 | KOR-2009-L-86776

The purpose of this Act is to contribute to women's economic self-reliance and self-realization and the sustainable development of the national economy by promoting the economic activities of career-break women, etc.

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Framework Act on Marine Fishery Development (Act No. 9717). -

Adoption: 2009-05-27 | Date of entry into force: 2009-11-27 | KOR-2009-L-91287

Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - Formulation of Marine Fisheries Policies and Promotion Programme
Chapter III - Marine Development Etc.

In particular, article 15 deals with Marine Safety Management in which the Government is obliged to draft and implement policies on the marine safety management, such
as developing the marine safety technologies, improving the marine transportation environment, securing the safety of the ships, and establishing systems, etc. capable of immediate countermeasures in the case where such accidents occur.

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Ship Safety Act (Act No. 9446). -

Adoption: 2009-02-06 | KOR-2009-L-91277

The purpose of this Act is to protect the life and property of the public by prescribing matters necessary for the maintenance of seaworthiness and safety of navigation.

Republic of Korea - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Enforcement Decree of the Act on Fostering and Supporting Women Scientists and Technicians (Presidential Decree No. 21551). -

Adoption: 2009-01-26 | KOR-2009-R-95629

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Enforcement Decree of the Act on Prohibition of Age Discrimination in Employment and Aged Employment Promotion. -

Adoption: 2009 | Date of entry into force: 2010-05-05 | KOR-2009-L-85439

Prescribes matters delegated by the Act on Prohibition of Age Discrimination in Employment and Aged Employment Promotion and those necessary for the enforcement thereof.

Republic of Korea - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Promotion of the Economic Activities of Career-Break Women, etc. (No. 312 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-12-03 | KOR-2008-R-98166

Republic of Korea - - International agreement

Accord du 30 octobre 2008 entre la République de Bulgarie et la République de Corée sur la sécurité sociale. (Закон за ратифициране на Спогодбата за социална сигурност между Република България и Република Корея.) -

Adoption: 2008-10-30 | Date of entry into force: 2010-03-01 | INT-2008-IA-82954

Le texte de l'accord est publié au Durzhaven vestnik n° 12 de 2011.
Partie I: Dispositions générales
Partie II: Législation applicable
Parie III: Dispositions concernant les différents types d'indemnités
Partie IV: Dispositions diverses
Partie V: Dispositions transitoires et finales

Contient des dispositions relatives aux pensions de retraite, aux indemnités d'invalidité et aux indemnités de survivant.

Republic of Korea - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Enforcement Decree of the Anti-Discrimination Against and Remedies for Persons with Disabilities Act (Presidential Decree No. 20766) -

Adoption: 2008-04-10 | KOR-2008-R-91250

The purpose of this Act is to define matters mandated in the Anti-Discrimination Against and Remedies for Persons with Disabilities Act and matters necessary for enforcement of
the Act.

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Support for Multicultural Families Act (Act No. 8937). -

Adoption: 2008-03-21 | KOR-2008-L-91247

The purpose of this Act is to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of multicultural family members and the unity of society by helping multicultural family members enjoy stable family living.

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Special Act for Human Resources of Small and Medium Enterprises (Act No. 8852). -

Adoption: 2008-02-29 | KOR-2008-L-95622

The object of the Act is to facilitate SMEs recruit personnel to support the advancement, recognition and improvement of projects to enhance the competitiveness of SMEs by promoting the employment.

Republic of Korea - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Enforcement Decree of the Special Act for Human Resources of Small and Medium Enterprises (Presidential Decree No. 20728). -

Adoption: 2008-02-29 | KOR-2008-R-95623

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Anti-Discrimination Against and Remedies for Persons with Disabilities Act (Act No. 10280). -

Adoption: 2008 | KOR-2008-L-91249

The purpose of this Act is to realize the human dignity and worth of persons with disabilities by prohibiting disability-based discrimination in all areas of society, and effectively safeguarding the rights of individuals discriminated based on disability, thus enabling them to fully participate in society and to secure equal rights.

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Promotion of Industrial Education and Industry-Academic Cooperation Act (Act No. 11682). (산업교육진흥 및 산학연협력촉진에 관한 법률 ( 약칭: 산학협력법 )) -

Adoption: 2007-12-21 | KOR-2007-L-95617

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Equal Employment Opportunity And Work-family Balance Assistance Act (Act No. 8781, Dec. 21, 2007). (남녀고용평등과 일·가정 양립 지원에 관한 법률) -

Adoption: 2007-12-21 | KOR-2007-L-113820

The purpose of this Act is to contribute not only to realizing equal employment for both genders by guaranteeing equal opportunities and treatment in employment between men and women in accordance with the principle of equality proclaimed in the Constitution of the Republic of Korea, by protecting motherhood, and by promoting the employment of women, but also to improving the quality of all the people's lives by assisting work-family balance of employees.

Wholly revised and amended Act on Equal Employment and Support for Work-Family Reconciliation (Act No. 3989).

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Act on the Promotion of Creation of Family-Friendly Social Environment (Act No. 8695). -

Adoption: 2007-12-17 | KOR-2007-L-86774

The purpose of this Act is to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of nationals and the development of the State and society, by promoting the creation of a family-friendly social environment.

Republic of Korea - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Enforcement Decree of the Framework Act on Qualifications (Presidential Decree No. 20346). -

Adoption: 2007-10-28 | PRK-2007-R-95625

Republic of Korea - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Enforcement Decree of the Act on Employment Promotion and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Disabled (Presidential Decree No. 20308). -

Adoption: 2007-10-10 | KOR-2007-R-78613

Implements the Act on Employment Promotion and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Disabled. Provides inter alia for the criteria for disabled persons and persons with severe disabilities; workers excluded from application; composition of the Disabled Persons Employment Promotion Committee, its functions etc; job placmenet and assistance; post employment adaptation guidance; and financial subsidies and other provisions for enterprises.

Republic of Korea - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Enforcement Decree of the Act on Social Enterprises Promotion (Decree No. 20141). -

Adoption: 2007-06-29 | KOR-2007-R-78611

Implements the Act on Social Enterprises Promotion.

Republic of Korea - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Protection,, etc. of Fixed-Term and Part-Time Employees (Presidential Decree No. 20093). -

Adoption: 2007-06-18 | Date of entry into force: 2007-07-01 | KOR-2007-R-79808

Implements the principle Act, including: scope of application; exceptions to the limit on employment period of fixed-terms employees; number, qualification requirements etc. of experts; delegation of authority; imposition of fines for negligence.

Republic of Korea - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Decree 21/2007 publishing the administrative agreement implementing the social security agreement between Hungary and the Republic of Korea. -

Adoption: 2007-02-21 | PRK-2007-R-77289

Republic of Korea - - Law, Act

Social Enterprises Promotion Act (Act No. 8217). -

Adoption: 2007-01-03 | KOR-2007-L-78610

The purpose of the Act is to contribute to the integration of society as well as to the enhancement of the quality of people's lives by means of expanding social services and creating jobs (Article 1). Provides for the establishment of the Social Enterprise Support Committee and the regulation of social enterprises.