Republic of Korea – ILO Partnership
20 projects
Republic of Korea currently funds 20 ILO development cooperation projects worldwide
18th in top 20
Republic of Korea ranks 18th in the ILO list of voluntary funding contributors in 2022-23
US$ 22.1 million
Republic of Korea has contributed US$ 22.1 million to ILO voluntary non-core funding in 2020-23
The Republic of Korea is a key partner of the ILO in advancing decent work and social justice worldwide.
The ILO works closely with the Korean International Cooperation Agency, the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries on boosting local economies, supporting women refugees and host populations to establish sustainable agro-businesses, on promoting productivity, skills development and employment growth, including in the fishery and garment industries.
Furthermore, the ILO benefits from the Korean expertise through the country’s participation in the Junior Professional Officer programme and professional secondment including from the Expert Programme.
For more information and resources see Republic of Korea country portal.
Key projects
Projects highlights
International Labour Organization and Republic of Korea enhance partnership to support decent work and social justice
ILO launches initiative for a Just Transition in Cambodia's construction industry
ILO launches initiative to strengthen labour dispute resolution in Cambodia | International Labour Organization
Integration of Employment Impact Assessments (EmpIAs), Republic of Korea
Publications hightlights
Recent advances in the digitalization of employment injury insurance administration
The Republic of Korea: Extending social insurance to digital platform workers
Development Cooperation Dashboard
Projects funded by the Republic of Korea