Soowon Hong

Aug 1, 2024 | mondaq.com | Soowon Hong

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games began Friday, July 26. To celebrate this international event, Littler offices around the globe will share key changes in labor and employment laws that have transpired since the last time their countries hosted the Olympic games.1 Since South Korea hosted the Summer Olympics in 1988, there have been numerous developments in employment and labor laws in the country. Here we focus on how some of the important employment law provisions have evolved over time.

Jul 31, 2024 | littler.com | Soowon Hong

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games began Friday, July 26. To celebrate this international event, Littler offices around the globe will share key changes in labor and employment laws that have transpired since the last time their countries hosted the Olympic games.1Since South Korea hosted the Summer Olympics in 1988, there have been numerous developments in employment and labor laws in the country. Here we focus on how some of the important employment law provisions have evolved over time.

Apr 17, 2024 | lexology.com | Soowon Hong

Serious Accident Punishment Act Now Applies to Small BusinessesNew Legislation EnactedStarting from January 27, 2024, the Serious Accident Punishment Act (the SAPA) will expand its scope to apply to businesses with fewer than 50 employees. The SAPA will apply to all businesses with five or more employees, regardless of business type or industry.

Jan 17, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Michael Congiu |Soowon Hong |Stefan Marculewicz

South Korean lawmakers have proposed a bill imposing mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence obligations on employers. If the bill is enacted, this law will be the first of its kind in Asia. This bill emerges as global employers are currently complying with a patchwork of due diligence laws in Western countries.

Jan 16, 2024 | littler.com | Lavanga Wijekoon |Michael Congiu |Stefan Marculewicz |Soowon Hong

South Korean lawmakers have proposed a bill imposing mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence obligations on employers. If the bill is enacted, this law will be the first of its kind in Asia. This bill emerges as global employers are currently complying with a patchwork of due diligence laws in Western countries.