The purpose of this Act is to ensure equal employment for men and women by guaranteeing equal opportunities and treatment in employment in accordance with the principle of equality set forth in the Constitution of the Republic of Korea, and by protecting maternity and promoting the employment of women, and also to contribute to improving the quality of life of all the people by supporting employees in balancing work and family life.[This Article Wholly Amended on Dec. 21, 2007]
Laws › Equal Employment Opportunity and Work-family Balance Assistance Act › CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Equal Employment Opportunity and Work-family Balance Assistance Act — Article 1 (Purpose)
남녀고용평등과 일ㆍ가정 양립 지원에 관한 법률 제1조
This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2025-10-01. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2026-09-18) — check the Korean original.