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Wages and Korean severance pay
You can request a consultation about wages for work in Korea or Korean statutory severance pay (퇴직금), a benefit payable on termination of employment under Korean law.
Situations to organize
- My wages are overdue or have only been partly paid.
- I have not received my Korean severance pay.
- My pay calculation does not match the hours I worked.
Documents that may help
- Employment contract or other records of your working conditions
- Payslips and payment records
- Work records and employment start and end dates
Next steps after your inquiry
Tell us your employment period, the approximate amount you believe is unpaid and the types of documents you have.
Available procedures, such as wage claims or complaints to relevant authorities, require individual review. Criminal matters are outside the scope of this guide.
Ministry of Employment and Labor: Resolving unpaid wages ↗
General guidance to help you organize your situation. This is not legal advice on an individual matter or a determination of your rights or case outcome. · 2026-10-28