* Co-authored by: Tae Eun Lee
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the government of South
Korea has implemented strict measures to combat it. The
following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are designed to address
some of the more common questions that employers with operations in
South Korea currently face, including how to handle safety and
health rules, travel restrictions, privacy of employees' health
information, compensation, and other employment issues.
Employers are also encouraged to consult relevant guidance and FAQs
put forth by the World Health Organization (WHO), the
Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) (links in English/Korean),
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Health and
Welfare.