Foreign Workers in South Korea: Income and Employment Trends According to a report recently released by Statistics Korea, “Immigration and Employment Trends in Korea in 2022,” the number of foreign workers is decreasing, the unemployment rate is decreasing, and the number of non-wage workers is increasing. Decrease in Foreign Workers In 2022, the number of […]
There is a solution to the problem of unpaid wages for illegal residents
Protecting the Rights of Undocumented Migrant Workers The issue of unpaid wages for undocumented migrant workers does have a solution. Regardless of their immigration status, these workers can still be guaranteed fair compensation under the domestic “Labor Standards Act”. However, experts argue that there is a need for cross-government discussions to establish support measures that […]
Even workplaces with less than 10 people permanently are required to mandatorily enroll foreign workers (H-2, E-9) in employment insurance.
Introduction New Mandatory Requirement for Businesses with Few Workers Businesses with fewer than 10 workers operating year-round are now obligated to enroll foreign employees (holders of H-2, E-9 visas) falling under the Employment Permit or Permission category in the Employment Insurance system, effective January 1, 2023. Mandatory Enrollment for Foreign Workers Revised Employment Insurance Act […]
“Checking the stay status and period of foreign workers in real-time.”
[ad_1] Amendments to the Employment Policy Basic Law Passed The National Assembly approved amendments to the Employment Policy Basic Law, adding the Ministry of Justice as a requesting institution for the operation of the employment information system. The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced that the partial amendment to the Employment Policy Basic Law was […]
Residence Permits to Foreigners Raising Korean Nationality Children
South Korean Ministry of Justice to Grant Residency to Foreign Nationals Raising Korean National Children The South Korean Ministry of Justice has announced a new policy allowing foreign nationals who are raising children with South Korean citizenship to obtain residency status. The move is aimed at promoting the welfare and stability of families in multicultural […]
how can foreign workers evade taxes?”
[ad_1] Foreign Workers in South Korea: Tax Issues and Concerns The recruitment of foreign workers in South Korean companies has increased significantly in recent years. Some foreigners also start their own businesses in the country or work as representatives in Korean companies. However, non-Korean foreign workers are also required to pay income tax, which raises […]
Government Joint Operation Conducted against Illegal Foreigners, 13,000 People Left the Country
[ad_1] The Ministry of Justice is cracking down on illegal foreign residents in a joint operation with the government, resulting in approximately 13,000 individuals voluntarily leaving the country. The collaboration between the Ministry of Justice and the government is aimed at addressing the issue of illegal foreign residents in South Korea. As part of this […]