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Unpaid wages? Unfair dismissal? Chingu will solve it for you

Free initial consultation · Multilingual interpretation · Success-based fee

Success-Based Fee

You don't pay anything until we get your money back

91% win rate

Based on the past year

Labor Dispute Services

How It Works

Free Consultation

We'll listen to your situation and explain your options

Document Preparation

We prepare and translate all necessary documents for you

Filing & Representation

We file complaints and represent you at the Labor Ministry

Resolution

We see it through until you get your money

How long does it take?

21 days on average

Average time from consultation to receiving payment

Recent Cases

Mr. A — Recovered 3.2M KRW in unpaid wages (18 days)

Mr. B — Unfair dismissal settlement of 5M KRW (25 days)

Mr. C — Received 1.8M KRW severance pay (14 days)

Know Your Rights

Minimum Wage

10,030 KRW/hour in 2026. Same for all workers regardless of nationality.

Industrial Accident Insurance

Injured at work? 100% medical coverage + 70% of your salary.

Severance Pay

1+ year employed? You're entitled to roughly 1 month's average pay per year.

Dismissal Protection

Employers must give 30 days' notice. Unfair dismissal can be challenged.

FAQ

The 2026 minimum wage is 10,030 KRW/hour. Based on 40 hours/week, that's about 2,096,270 KRW/month (before tax). It applies equally to all workers regardless of nationality.

If your pay is more than 14 days late, you can file a complaint with the local Labor Ministry office. Chingu handles the entire process — from calculating owed amounts to filing the complaint.

The standard is 40 hours/week (8 hours/day, 5 days/week). Overtime is allowed up to 12 hours/week with worker's consent, and must be paid at 150% of regular wages.

Yes. Working on holidays requires 50% extra pay on top of regular wages. The same applies to public holidays. Your employer cannot force you to work on holidays without your consent.

No. Employers must give at least 30 days' notice or pay 30 days' wages as severance in lieu of notice. Dismissal without valid cause is unfair dismissal, and Chingu can help you file an appeal.

If you worked 1+ year and 15+ hours/week, you're entitled to severance pay — roughly 30 days of average wages per year of service. Foreigners have the same rights as Korean workers.

Notify your employer immediately and go to the hospital. Chingu handles everything from filing the industrial accident claim to pursuing your compensation.

Yes. It covers 100% of medical costs (hospitalization, surgery, rehab) plus 70% of your average wage as leave pay. Coverage starts from your first day of work.

E-9 visa holders can only change workplaces under specific circumstances (unpaid wages, labor violations, business closure, etc.). Chingu can handle the workplace transfer process for you.

Working without a proper visa or overstaying can result in fines up to 20 million KRW, deportation, and a 1–10 year entry ban. Employers who hire illegal workers also face penalties.

Having a problem?

The initial consultation is free. Tell us your situation and we'll guide you through the solution.

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