Ministry of Labor Notice: Inquiry Regarding the Interpretation of the Requirement for Obtaining a Legal Guardian's Consent Letter under Article 46 of the Labor Standards Act.

The purpose of this notice is to clarify that when a business employs individuals under the age of 18, it must obtain a "Consent Letter from the Legal Guardian and Proof of Age" for the individual. Specifically, the consent letter must be issued by the "legal guardian" to comply with regulations. This document is mandatory for review during labor inspections conducted by labor inspection authorities.