Yoon proposes new law for gig, freelance workers
President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday his government proposes to introduce a law to protect the rights of what he called the "underprivileged workers" in South Korea, including gig workers, independent contractors and freelancers who are often temporarily employed and do not get job security, the standard four basic insurances, paid annual leave or severance guaranteed to regular employees under the country's Labor Standards Act. The proposed legislation will protect the rights
May 14, 2024