In the first half of 2024, 1.22 million married women left the workforce, with child-rearing identified as the primary reason.
From January to August 2024, an average of 10.15 million women were employed each month, marking a historic workforce milestone.
Nearly 40,000 cases of workplace bullying have been reported to the Ministry of Employment and Labour in the last five years.
Many employees, despite experiencing workplace harassment, choose not to file formal complaints against their bullies.
Nearly a third of employees in South Korea believe AI will eventually replace them, with almost half expecting it within the next six to 10 years.
In Q1’2024, more employees in South Korea embrace side jobs, with shifts among younger demographics being most prevalent.
A seismic change is evident in South Korea’s SME landscape as young employees dwindle and older generations take centre stage.
Samsung and SK Group’s imposition of a six-day workweek for executives has sparked concern over employee wellbeing and corporate culture norms.
South Korea’s employment saw a modest rise, up 173,000 year-on-year in March, marking the lowest increase since February 2021.
Amid South Korea’s declining fertility rates, major organisations like Samsung, Hyundai, LG and POSCO are enhancing support for working parents.
Verbal abuse accounted for 32.8% of workplace harassment incidents in South Korea, while HR-related improprieties accounted for 13.8%.
The average salary for executives in the country has risen to more than 10 times the rate of average salary employees.
Hana Financial Group’s dedication to childcare spans beyond new initiatives, with 100 daycare centres built since 2018.
More organisations are gearing up to adopt AI, putting more jobs at risk, particularly positions in management and finance.
A study highlights the growing income gap in South Korea, as the top 0.1% of employees receive bonuses vastly outpacing the average employee.
Despite a slight decline in men taking paternity leave, women still make up 72% of parental leave takers in 2023 in South Korea.
The number of South Koreans aged 70 and older still engaged in work reached 1.55 million in January 2024, marking an 11.4% from the previous year.
43.4% of respondents to a survey expressed concerns about escalating conflicts with Millennial and Gen Z colleagues, surpassing other workplace issues.
The country’s employed population hit 27.74 million last month, up by 380,000 compared to the the same period in the previous year.
South Korean construction firm Booyoung Group has promised 100 million won to 70 babies born to employees after 2021.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has unveiled an AI master plan for autonomous manufacturing.
Employers in South Korea will be hiring more employees for jobs in 2024, with many looking for people in on-site roles.
The rate of hiring in South Korea may have slowed in comparison to past months, but the country's employment rate has reached its highest.
When it comes to what employees in South Korea want this year, across all sectors, the answer seems overwhelming: higher wages.
South Korea faces a 70% gender wage gap with barriers like childcare and career breaks impeding equality progress.
A recent study shows that male employees are more likely to be affected than female employees by bullying in the workplace.
Workplace gossip can be a factor in reducing employee turnover and boosting positive feelings amongst employees.
South Korea’s job market sees a shift as seniors secure over half of the new positions in 2022, while young talent claims a minimal share.
The country sees an increase in paid employees this year, but also sees a decline in hiring younger employees in their 20s or younger.
The increase in female employment in South Korea has been attributed to more women returning to the workplace after the pandemic.
