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South Korea labor
Tragic Factory Fire Spotlights South Korea’s Unsustainable Immigration Policy
By James Constant
South Korea's immigration policies push migrant workers into undocumented labor in the most inhospitable areas of a dangerous economy.
Opportunities Grow in South Korea for Uzbek Workers
By Catherine Putz
As South Korea increasingly looks to migrant labor to address shortages in major industries, Uzbekistan is keen on providing workers.
Dashed Korean Dreams: The Plight of Migrant Workers
By Eunwoo Lee
South Korea’s handling of migrant workers is a blotch on the country's reputation.
South Korea’s Government Accused of Violating Labor Rights Amid Truckers’ Strike
By Chelsie Alexandre
The disruption caused by the truckers’ strike has led to an aggressive response from the Yoon administration, with no signs of successful negotiation.
South Korea’s Electronics Giant Lee Kun-hee, Chair of Samsung, Dies at 78
By Mitch Shin
Two different – and contrasting – reviews of the electronics icon’s leadership have emerged since the announcement of Lee’s passing.
How COVID-19 Wreaked Havoc on South Korea’s Labor Market
By Vladimir Hlasny
Despite a resolute response by the government, COVID-19 has taken a serious bite out of the South Korean economy.
Concerns Rise Over South Korea’s Dual Labor Market
By Kyle Ferrier
Public sector contract workers went on strike to protest their unequal status -- and uneven government progress on the issue.
Can South Korea Jumpstart Job Creation?
By Hyunmin Michael Kang
South Korea unveils its five-year plan for creating jobs, but will it be enough?
How Korea's Labor Market Breeds Social Inequality
By Vladimir Hlasny
Structural flaws in Korea's labor market trap workers and perpetuate social inequality.
South Korean Labor Strike Streak Fizzles Out
By Elaine Ramirez
Trickle-down labor reforms aimed to revive dismal economy, but lack safety net for bottom rung.
South Korea’s Labor Protests Weren’t an Aberration
By Steven Denney
South Korea's labor protests should come as no surprise -- and you can expect more to follow.
Number of Irregular Workers Continue to Rise in South Korea
By Steven Denney
South Korea's economic inequality keeps getting worse.
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