Workers at the Kaduna Refinery, employed by Daewoo Construction Limited, protested against what they describe as suppression of their right to unionize, unfair terminations, and denial of employment benefits. The protest stemmed from multiple attempts by unions to engage Daewoo's management, which were reportedly ignored.

The Korean government rejected a complaint filed by EarthRights International on behalf of the Shwe Gas Movement and nine Korea-based organizations alleging that Daewoo International and KOGAS breached OECD guidelines in connection with a large-scale natural gas development project in military-ruled Burma. The decision, made by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy as the OECD National Contact Point, aligned uniformly with Daewoo International's position.

Demonstrators held protests against Daewoo International Corp for its involvement in the Shwe gas fields off Burma’s western coast, where local fishing rights were reportedly revoked and allegations of forced labor and human rights abuses emerged.

Protestors in Seoul delivered a petition demanding that Daewoo International cease profiting from forced-labor cotton in Uzbekistan. The demonstration highlighted the company’s ongoing procurement of cotton produced under state‐orchestrated forced labor, despite prior acknowledgments of the problem and continued investment in the Uzbek textile industry.

A complaint by EarthRights International and partners accused Daewoo International of breaching OECD Guidelines during its exploration, development, and operation of the Shwe natural gas project in Burma. The allegations include forced relocation, forced labor, and a lack of disclosure and consultation with local communities. The Korean National Contact Point (NCP) rejected the complaint on November 27, 2008.