All publications: Korea, Republic of
Research brief
The impact of GenAI on jobs, productivity and work organization: a review of the empirical evidence
This research brief reviews emerging empirical evidence on how generative AI is affecting jobs, productivity and work organization. It examines findings from experiments, firm-level data, platform studies and worker surveys to better understand how...
ILO Working Paper 168
Nursing and Artificial Intelligence in the Republic of Korea
This working paper explores how artificial intelligence is being introduced into nursing work in the Republic of Korea and what this means in practice. It highlights the gap between technological innovation and frontline needs, pointing to the...
Demographic change
Demographic shifts in Asia and the Pacific: Policy insights from partner countries
Labour migration
Towards fair seas: Recruitment and working conditions for migrant workers in the fishing and seafood processing sectors in South-East Asia
This comprehensive regional survey assesses the working and living conditions for migrants in the fishing and seafood processing sectors, including the prevalence of forced labour.
Ageing societies
Addressing population ageing: Recent evidence and policy options from the Republic of Korea
Turning demographic risks into opportunities in the Republic of Korea The Republic of Korea has officially entered a super-aged society, with over 20 per cent of its population aged 65 and older—a figure projected to reach 45 per cent by 2044....
ILO Working Paper 153
The return of the visible hand: Social dialogue and the making of 21st-century industrial policy
Industrial policy has returned amid geopolitical rivalry, supply-chain fragility, and contemporary grand transitions, but its performance hinges less on ideology than on governance and design. By examining three comparative cases (Germany, Republic...
Demographic change
Republic of Korea National policy dialogue on population ageing
Responding to Demographic Change: National Policy Dialogue in the Republic of Korea On 25 September 2025, the International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Korea Labor Institute (KLI), hosted a National Policy Dialogue in the...
Social Protection
The future of social insurance in Viet Nam: Policy options and recommendations
Viet Nam is making bold progress toward universal social insurance, backed by strong policy reforms and expanding coverage. This report highlights strategic ILO recommendations to support the next phase of legal and structural transformation.
COOP-STATS
Measuring Cooperatives: An information guide on the ILO Guidelines concerning Statistics of Cooperatives (Second edition, 2025)
ADBI-OECD-ILO joint publication
Labor Migration in Asia: Fair recruitment, training, and development
This publication captures new and emerging trends in labour migration in Asia, with a focus on recruitment, training and development.
ILO Working paper 145
The role of collective bargaining in promoting just transitions
This working paper explores the role of collective bargaining in achieving a just transition, drawing on recent literature and a sample of 512 collective agreements. An in-depth study of six country case studies from various regions highlights key...
Report
Promoting public procurement for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises’ growth and transition to formality: Lessons learned from Chile...
This report aims to highlight the potential of public procurement in the promotion of growth and transition to formality for MSMEs and discusses the challenges that small economic units face as they seek access to the public procurement market.
ILO Working Paper 143
Collective bargaining and collective action in the platform economy
This working paper was prepared in 2024 and reviews developments internationally since 2021 relating to the exercise of the right to bargain collectively and the existence of collective agreements among workers in the platform economy. The paper...
Research Report
Innovative approaches to formalization in Asia and the Pacific: Background report to ILO Asia and the Pacific Tripartite Regional Knowledge...
This report showcases a wide range of innovations that are taking place across Asia and the Pacific to tackle informality, ranging from state-of-the-art use of technology to facilitate formalization, to community-based approaches to protect workers...
Asia-Pacific Migration Report 2024: Assessing Implementation of the Global Compact for Migration
The report highlights the realities of migrants in Asia and the Pacific and provides comprehensive recommendations to enhance migration governance to be more inclusive and gender-responsive.
STRENGTHEN2
Integration of Employment Impact Assessments (EmpIAs), Republic of Korea
Labour market outcomes are affected not just by the actions of entrepreneurs and workers but also by many policy, budget and investment choices by governments – ranging from comprehensive employment, macro-economic, investment and industrial...
STRENGTHEN2
Institutionalization of EmpIAs - 6 case studies
This paper reviews the experiences of six countries – Australia, Cameroon, Korea, Peru, the Philippines, and Rwanda – in the design and implementation of employment impact assessments (EmpIAs) at different phases of the budget and planning cycle....
Social protection
Recent advances in the digitalization of employment injury insurance administration
Digitalizing the administration of EII has often been touted as a means of expanding coverage, improving administrative efficiency, and simplifying processes for end users. This study seeks to ground the truth of these claims by identifying...
Social protection
World social protection report 2024-26: Regional companion report for Asia and the Pacific
This Asia and the Pacific regional companion report complements the ILO’s World Social Protection Report 2024-26: Universal social protection for climate action and a just transition.
Social insurance
The Republic of Korea: Extending social insurance to digital platform workers
Extending social insurance to platform workers in the Republic of Korea offers valuable lessons for other countries facing similar challenges. This brief outlines recent advancements in extending employment injury and employment insurance coverage...