Legal and operational implications for global employers in Korea

On June 4, 2025, Eunjee Kim, Senior Attorney and Head of the Employment & Labor Practice at Dentons Lee, delivered a focused webinar titled “7 Korean Labor Law Traps Every Global HR Leader Should Avoid.”

The session provided practical guidance to multinational companies on how to identify and manage key legal risks in Korea’s complex labor environment. In particular, Ms. Kim addressed the growing need for proactive compliance strategies in light of regulatory shifts following the inauguration of President Lee and the administration’s labor market reform agenda.

Drawing on recent precedents and enforcement trends, Ms. Kim shared actionable insights to help global employers avoid common pitfalls and ensure their HR practices are aligned with Korean labor law. Her presentation emphasized both the legal and operational implications of non-compliance in areas such as employment classification, working hour systems, wage structure, and policy integration.

Ms. Kim is dual-qualified in Korea and California, holds an MBA from the Wharton School, and is a certified Korean labor attorney. She regularly advises multinational clients on cross-border employment matters, workforce restructuring, and labor compliance in Korea.

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