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[Yulchon] Korean Labor Law: Expected Changes in 2026
Yulchon LLC, an ECCK member firm, has published a new legal newsletter outlining key developments in Korea’s employment and labour law landscape expected in 2026.
The update provides an overview of significant legislative changes scheduled to take effect next year, as well as additional labour-related reforms currently under discussion. It also highlights how the upcoming local elections in June 2026 may influence the timing and substance of certain bills, underscoring the importance of closely monitoring the evolving political and regulatory environment.
The full newsletter is available at the link below. Readers may also find Yulchon’s recent updates on related labour law developments, including the passage of Korea’s pro-union Yellow Envelope Act, through the links provided.
[Yulchon] Korean Labor Law: Expected Changes in 2026
Yulchon LLC, an ECCK member firm, has published a new legal newsletter outlining key developments in Korea’s employment and labour law landscape expected in 2026.
The update provides an overview of significant legislative changes scheduled to take effect next year, as well as additional labour-related reforms currently under discussion. It also highlights how the upcoming local elections in June 2026 may influence the timing and substance of certain bills, underscoring the importance of closely monitoring the evolving political and regulatory environment.
The full newsletter is available at the link below. Readers may also find Yulchon’s recent updates on related labour law developments, including the passage of Korea’s pro-union Yellow Envelope Act, through the links provided.
Read the full newsletter here