Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Foreigner in South Korea Alleges Firing Over 8-Day Leave Request
A foreign woman in South Korea said she was fired for asking for eight days off work.
She had been working long hours with low pay and constant pressure from her boss.
Many people on the internet felt sorry for her and talked about how hard it can be to work in South Korea.
In South Korea, workers can take up to 15 days of paid time off, but their bosses can say no to specific days if it would hurt their business.
A foreigner in South Korea claims she was fired for asking for eight days off
She reported facing long hours, low pay, and constant pressure from her boss
Her request exceeded the typical five-day leave limit in many Korean companies
The incident has sparked online discussions about workplace conditions in South Korea
South Korean labor law allows up to 15 days of paid annual leave, but employers can deny specific dates
- Who
- A foreign woman in South Korea
- What
- Claimed she was fired for requesting eight days off work
- When
- The incident occurred recently
- Where
- South Korea
- Why
- Because her request exceeded the typical leave limit and caused inconvenience to her employer
Employee's Perspective
Employer's Perspective
Leave Duration
Employee's Perspective
8 days
Employer's Perspective
Exceeds typical limit, causing inconvenience
- Leave Limit
- Typically 5 days in many Korean companies
- South Korean Labor Law
- Entitles employees to 15 days of paid annual leave
- Employer's Right
- To deny specific leave dates if it causes a serious impediment to business operations