Do I pay a headhunter?

Usually the employer pays; any charge to candidates is capped by law.

Do social-media job posts count?

Yes, the false-ad ban applies in any medium.

Employment Security Act (Korea)

⚖️ Law By CampusDown Wiki Editorial Team Last updated October 26, 2026

Korea's Employment Security Act aims to give every worker the chance to find suitable work. It regulates public and private job placement, recruitment, and labor supply.

Contents

1. History
2. Key rules
3. FAQ
4. References

History

Enacted in 1961, the Act set up state placement services and curbed exploitation by brokers. As fee-charging agencies multiplied, registration and fee caps tightened. Online job platforms later came under a job-information provider regime. The ILO's Private Employment Agencies Convention (No. 181, 1997) likewise holds that workers shouldn't be charged fees.

Key rules

Fee-charging agencies must register, and fees charged to job seekers are capped. Employers may not post false job ads or hire on terms worse than advertised (Art. 34). Labor supply is licensed only to bodies such as unions. Upfront payments or requests for bank cards and ID are classic scam signs. The Act complements the Fair Hiring Procedure Act.

FAQ

Do I pay a headhunter?: Usually the employer pays; any charge to candidates is capped by law.
Do social-media job posts count?: Yes, the false-ad ban applies in any medium.

Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26

References

직업안정법, 국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr
ILO. (1997). Private Employment Agencies Convention (No. 181).
고용노동부. https://www.moel.go.kr

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