Local governments conduct inspections periodically, and employers must strictly adhere to the following requirements:

• 1

  Provision of Adequate Housing

  
  • 1)

    Housing capacity: Maximum of 8 persons per room.

    
  • 2)

    Prohibited accommodations

    

    Inappropriate facilities such as plastic greenhouses, modified containers, or warehouses.

  • 3)

    Mandatory facilities and items

    

    Heating and cooling systems, hot water shower facilities. Accommodation with essential rooms (bedroom, bathroom, etc.) and internal locking mechanisms. Cooking tools, bedding, fire extinguishers, and fire alarms.

  • 4)

    Excessive deductions for lodging and meals are prohibited

    
    • ①

      Maximum Limits for Lodging and Meal Costs

      

      Category	Apartment, Detached House, Multi-family Housing (or equivalent facilities)	Other Housing Facilities (Prefabricated or Modified Housing)
      Lodging and meals provided	20% of monthly wages	13% of monthly wages
      Only lodging provided	15% of monthly wages	8% of monthly wages

    • ②

      Employers must pay wages in full before deducting lodging and meal costs.

      
    • ③

      Deductions are allowed only if agreed upon with the worker through a written deduction agreement in the employment

      
• 2

  Mandatory Insurance Enrollment

  

  Employers must enroll workers in health insurance, the National Pension, and industrial accident insurance.

  ※ If the worker is not eligible for industrial accident insurance, they must be enrolled in agricultural/fishery safety insurance as an alternative.

• 3

  Wage Payment

  
  • 1)

    Wages must be calculated and paid based on the actual working hours multiplied by the hourly rate (e.g., KRW 9,860 in 2024), ensuring compliance with the minimum wage.

    
  • 2)

    If the contract spans different calendar years, the new year's minimum wage must be applied.

    
  • 3)

    Wages must be deposited into the worker's account at least once a month on a fixed date.

    
  • 4)

    In unavoidable situations, such as delays in opening a bank account, wages may be paid in cash, with a receipt and wage statement provided to the worker.

    
  • 5)

    50% premium must be paid for nighttime, overtime, or holiday work of up to 8 hours.

    
  • 6)

    100% premium must be paid for holiday work exceeding 8 hours.

    
• 4

  Workplace and Job Scope

  
  • 1)

    Workers are allowed to work only at the farm, fishery, cooperative, or corporation specified in the employment contract.

    
  • 2)

    Only agricultural or fishery-related work is permitted.

    

    ※ Prohibited activities: Driving forklifts, operating freight trucks for shipping, distribution, or sales, etc.

• 5

  Working Hours and Rest Breaks

  
  • 1)

    Standard working hours are 8 hours per day. Overtime is permitted up to 12 hours per week with the worker's consent.

    
  • 2)

    Rest periods : At least 30 minutes for 4-hour workdays. At least 1 hour, including lunch breaks, for 8-hour workdays.

    
  • 3)

    Workers must be guaranteed one day off per week or four days off per month.

    
• 6

  Guaranteed Workdays

  

  Employers must ensure at least 75% of the total working days during the stay period (e.g., a minimum of 113 days or 904 hours for a 5-month stay).

• 7

  Protection of Workers' Rights

  
  • 1)

    Employers or third parties are prohibited from holding workers' passports, alien registration cards, or wage bankbooks (or debit cards).

    
  • 2)

    Human rights violations such as violence (including verbal abuse), assault, sexual harassment, sexual violence, or wage arrears are strictly prohibited.

    
• 8

  Penalties for Non-Compliance

  

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