South Korea

Work culture

South Korean work culture has traditionally been hierarchical and long-hours-oriented, but a generational shift is underway. The 52-hour workweek cap introduced in 2018 has changed norms, and younger professionals increasingly value work-life balance. Remote and flexible work gained mainstream acceptance after the pandemic, particularly in tech and creative industries.

Hiring notes

South Korea has robust labour protections with strong distinctions between regular and fixed-term employees. Termination of regular employees requires just cause. Freelancers and independent contractors operate under civil law rather than labour law. International companies typically use EOR services to engage Korean talent compliantly without establishing a local entity.

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