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Spotlight Interviews with Cooperators
Consumer cooperative in the Republic of Korea
“Spotlight Interviews with Cooperators” is a series of interviews with cooperative leaders from around the world with whom ILO officials have crossed paths during the course of their work with cooperatives. ILO met and interviewed Ms Juhee Lee,...
Round table on the implementation of international labour standards in Uzbekistan
A round table on progress in the cooperation between Uzbekistan and the International Labour Organization (ILO) was held in Tashkent on 5 – 6 August 2015.
Moscow hosts international seminar of public employment services
On September 17-18, Russia’s Federal Service for Labour and Employment (Rostrud) held an international seminar for members of the World Association of Public Employment Services focusing on models of public employment service (PES): centralized and...
Press release
ILO and the Republic of Korea sign US$1 million funding deal
The Government of the Republic of Korea to contribute US$1 million to ILO programmes to improve working conditions in Asia and the Pacific and other parts of the world.
Youth entrepreneurship
Agriculture and youth employment: The missing link
The agricultural sector has a huge potential to create jobs but needs to polish its image in order to attract more young people. To do this, governments should provide relevant education and training.
Labour standards
Republic of Korea ratifies the ILO Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006)
The Republic of Korea is the 56th ILO member State, and the 14th country from the Asia-Pacific region, to ratify the Convention
“Work in Freedom” Programme
DFID, ILO to launch new initiative to tackle trafficking of women and girls
Occupational safety and health
Veolia Environnement supports global commitment to promote safety and health at work
A leading environmental management company is the latest signatory to the Seoul Declaration, which gives employees the right to work in a safe and healthy environment.
Migrating safely to the Republic of Korea
Sakulta Kaewdang, a young Thai mother, is working happily in a small apparel factory in the Republic of Korea. A bilateral recruitment programme called the Employment Permit System has allowed her and thousands of other migrant workers from...
ILO concerned with continuing trade union rights restrictions in Korea
International seminar on Fundamental Workers' Rights in Korea and Further Ratification of ILO Conventions & Related Events: Address by Dan...
Address by Dan Cunniah at the International seminar on Fundamental Workers' Rights in Korea and Further Ratification of ILO Conventions & Related Events.
ILO signs US$1,140,000 partnership with Korean Government
The ILO and the Government of the Republic of Korea have signed an agreement that will provide US$1,140,000, as well as technical expertise, to support the development of decent work in more than 15 Asian countries.
Korea ratifies three ILO Conventions
The Government of Korea ratified the Unemployment Convention, 1919 (No. 2), Forty-Hour Week Convention, 1935 (No. 47) and Occupational Cancer Convention, 1974 (No. 139).
New ILO survey reveals limited public support for migrant workers' rights in Asia
There is limited support for the rights of migrant workers among the public according to a new multi-country study released by the ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. In general the report reveals higher levels of public support for...
Welcome address at the National Workshop and Training on Recruitment and Preparation of Migrant Workers for Korea
By Ms Tine Staermose, Director, ILO Office in Sri Lanka
ILO signs US$ 700,000 partnership agreement with Korean Government
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Government of the Republic of Korea will sign a US$700,000 partnership agreement later today, funding ILO work in more than 15 countries in Asia and the Pacific.
Executive summary:Globalization, Flexibilization and Working Conditions in Asia and the Pacific
Promotional Flyer:Globalization, Flexibilization and Working Conditions in Asia and the Pacific
Media Advisory: 21 Asia-Pacific countries to discuss extending social security coverage Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi 19-20 May 2008
The recruitment process for Indonesian and Vietnamese migrant workers in the Republic of Korea will be discussed at two international meetings being organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Government of Korea. The two...
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2008 - “Superman has fallen”: Managing risk in the work environment
Each year, an estimated 2.2 million people die from work-related accidents and diseases around the world, according to the ILO which says that work related deaths appear to be on the rise. But risks can be eliminated or minimized at source, says a...