[New Neighbors] ‘We are workers in Korea too’: Foreign English hagwon teachers fight for annual leave
Social affairsMar 11, 2024
Native English teachers have become an essential part of South Korea‘s education system over the past three decades in a country where learning English is crucial to finding a quality job. However, many are concerned their rights as education workers are being violated, particularly concerning their freedom to choose when and how long they can take their vacation days — their only opportunity to reunite with their families far away. “We often face problems with our annual lea