Labor ministry seeks views on stricter job ad monitoring rules

The labor ministry said Tuesday it is seeking public feedback on draft regulations that would impose new monitoring duties on online job platforms and streamline the removal of defunct employment agencies.

Under the draft revisions to the Employment Security Act enforcement rules, job information providers must verify whether postings appear deceptive or exaggerated before publishing them.

The proposal also establishes a procedure for authorities to cancel the registration of businesses that close without filing required notices. Officials would confirm closure status through tax offices, then post a notice on government websites for at least 14 days before finalizing the cancellation.

To support these efforts, the ministry plans to designate specialized monitoring entities from public institutions and industry associations.

Administrative penalties for violations would be adjusted to reflect the severity of infractions rather than applying uniform suspensions. First-time offenders committing minor breaches would receive warnings instead of a one-month business suspension, while penalties for failing to report changes would also be reduced.

Interested parties may submit comments through the National Lawmaking Center website or by mail until Nov. 2. The underlying law was enacted in June and is scheduled to take effect in December.