A free labor law seminar is coming up for foreign residents who are currently working in Korea, or who hope to work here. Everything from reading an employment contract to understanding workplace injuries and handling disputes will be explained clearly in English.

Seminar Overview

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Date & TimeSaturday, 27 December 2025, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM
VenueHyundai Department Store Trade Center Branch, 11F Culture Center, Lecture Room 1
LecturerLee Seo-yeon, Licensed Labor Attorney (Somang Labor Law Firm)
LanguageEnglish
Who it’s forAll foreign residents working in Korea, or planning to work here
CostFree

The session starts at 2:00 PM sharp. If you have registered, please be seated before 2:00 PM.

Getting There

Address: Hyundai Department Store Trade Center Branch, 11F Culture Center, 517 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Samseong-dong)

  • Subway: Directly connected to Exit 5 of Samseong Station (Line 2).
  • Parking: The department store car park is paid parking. Public transport is strongly recommended.

What Will Be Covered

This seminar covers five topics.

  1. Overview of the Labor Standards Act in English, The key points of Korean labor law, explained in English.
  2. Overview of the Standard Employment Contract in English, What sections the contract contains and what you should always check before signing.
  3. Understanding Workplace Injuries, The protections available when you are injured or become ill because of your work.
  4. Special Rules for Workplaces with Fewer than 5 Employees, The separate regulations that apply to small workplaces.
  5. What to Do When a Dispute Arises, How to resolve problems such as unpaid wages.

How to Register

Simply fill in the Google Form at the link below.

Contact

If you have any questions, please get in touch using the details below.

Seoul Foreign Residents Center

Details such as the date, venue, and registration method may change, so please check with the contact information above for the latest information before you register.