Labor movement of South Korea

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The labor movement of South Korea consists of a number of labor movements and organizations that advocate for the rights and well-being of workers. Organizations have emerged with differing political ideologies and methods of how to achieve their respective goals in relation to workers' rights. South Korean organized labor is also active in other movements, promoting solidarity among organizations.^[1] The movement originated in the 19th century, under Japanese rule, as a way to organize workers.^[2]

It developed with the growing working class.^[3] The movement employs a variety of methods to bargain, and a number of unions have been created to advocate for workers.