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Republic of Korea - Hazardous child labour - Law, Act

Enforcement Decree of the Labor Standards Act (Presidential Decree No. 15320). (근로기준법 시행령) -

Adoption: 1997-03-27 | KOR-1997-L-56136

Provides for the implementation of provisions of the Labour Standards Act 1997. Article 37 and Table 2 establishing work prohibited to persons under the age of 18 years.

Republic of Korea - Hazardous child labour - Law, Act

Juvenile Protection Act (Act No. 5297). -

Adoption: 1997-03-07 | KOR-1997-L-86767

The purpose of this Act is to regulate the distribution of harmful media materials and drugs, etc. among juveniles and their access to harmful entertainment establishments, and protect and rescue them from the injurious environment including harmful acts such as the abuse of and violence against them in order to help juveniles grow into the persons of sound character. Article 2(5) and 24 contain a list of activities or businesses prohibited to young persons.