Before Working in Korea, Make Sure You Have an Employment Contract

An employment contract is more than just paperwork, it guarantees fair wages, regulated working hours, and the protection of workers’ rights in Korea. Experts emphasize that having a written contract benefits both employees and employers by clearly defining working conditions.

Employers who fail to provide a written contract may face fines of up to 5 million won. Workers are advised to include details such as wages, working hours, holidays, annual leave, and paid vacation. The Ministry of Employment and Labor offers a standard contract as a reference.

The minimum wage in 2025 is set at 10,030 won per hour, 80,240 won per day (based on 8 hours), and 2,096,270 won per month for a 40-hour workweek.

Foreign workers in Korea seeking assistance can contact the HELP line at 1660-4357, which provides support in multiple languages, including Korean, English, Vietnamese, Russian, and Tagalog.

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