Gig economy workers' difficulties South Korea 2021

Published by L. Yoon, Jun 26, 2024
According to a survey conducted in South Korea in 2021, about 22 percent of platform workers stated they have not been paid for their work. Many platform workers also faced difficulties, such as being asked to pay for losses that were not justified or having their wages cut without notice.

Difficulties experienced by platform workers in South Korea as of September 2021

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Release date

November 2021

Region

South Korea

Survey time period

August to September, 2021

Number of respondents

50,001 respondents

Age group

15-69 years

Method of interview

Telephone interviews and online survey

Supplementary notes

Platform workers here refer to individuals whose work is open to many people, whose wages are paid via the platform, and who work on platforms where customer satisfaction influences their work assignments, such as delivery drivers of food apps.

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