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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea/Korean

South Korea Considers Expanding Family Care Leave to Cohabitants

The Ministry of Employment and Labor is exploring a significant expansion of family care leave, a move that acknowledges the evolving nature of family in South Korea. Currently, the law permits leave for caring for legal relatives like parents, spouses, and children. However, with the rise of diverse family arrangements, including common-law partnerships and children living in foster care, the exiโ€ฆ