Compliance South Korea watchdog calls for immigration relief when employers miss deadlines Foreign workers should have a route to regain lawful status where procedural failures are not their fault, says ACRC iStock.com/mirsad sarajlic Image Sophie Cameron Freelance Reporter Thursday 27 August 2026 South Korea’s civil rights watchdog believes foreign workers should be given another chance to obtain the necessary work permit if they risk losing their legal status because their employer failed Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Visas South Korea urged to overhaul immigration system to retain foreign talent Digital Nomads South Korea introduces nomad visa after two-year pilot Immigration South Korea’s top-tier visa opens to scientific talent Visas South Korea hoping to plug sector-specific labour gaps