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South Korea Reintroduces Human Rights and Due Diligence Act

Posted on August 7, 2025
Posted in Environmental, Social, and Governance
High-rise buildings and blue sky Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan

The reintroduction of South Korea’s due diligence law potentially marks a significant advancement for human rights and ESG initiatives in the region.

By Paul A. Davies, Michael D. Green, Wonsuk (Steve) Kang, Farhana Sharmeen, and Jiou (Alex) Park

On June 13, 2025, South Korean Representative Jung Tae-Ho reintroduced the proposed “Bill for the Protection of Human Rights and the Environment for Sustainable Business Management” (the Bill). The current draft of the Bill builds upon a similar…

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