South Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labor has announced revised workplace risk-assessment guidelines to better protect workers, including foreign employees. Key changes: - Employers must identify workplace risks before work begins. - Workers must receive relevant safety information before starting new or changed tasks. - Workers' representatives can request participation in safety assessments. - Employers who violate assessment requirements may face fines of up to ₩10 million. Penalty enforcement starts: - Large workplaces (50+ employees): January 1, 2027 - Smaller workplaces: January 1, 2028 Foreign workers: Know your workplace safety rights. Your safety matters! Source: Ministry of Employment and Labor Announcement: November 4, 2026 Official notice: https://www.moel.go.kr/news/enews/report/enewsView.do?news_seq=20194 Follow REIAC Community for reliable Korean immigration and employment updates.