Living in Korea — a plain guide

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Changing workplace on an E-9 — the reasons that do not use up a count
Visa & residence

Changing workplace on an E-9

the reasons that do not use up a count

You get three changes, plus two more after re-employment. But changes for reasons that are not your fault do not count at all, and the notice lists them.

· 16 min read

Your payslip and unpaid wages — the document they must give you, and the 3-year clock
Pay & work

Your payslip and unpaid wages

the document they must give you, and the 3-year clock

Since 2021 employers must hand you an itemised payslip in writing every payday, and unpaid wages expire after three years.

· 13 min read

Severance pay in Korea — who gets it, how much, and when it must be paid
Pay & work

Severance pay in Korea

who gets it, how much, and when it must be paid

One year of service and 15 hours a week qualify you. The formula is 30 days of average wage per year, payable within 14 days of leaving.

· 15 min read

Workplace harassment in Korea — what the law makes your employer do about it
Pay & work

Workplace harassment in Korea

what the law makes your employer do about it

Anyone may report it, and the employer must investigate without delay, protect you during the investigation, and act on the finding.

· 14 min read