Small biz groups urge gov't to change holiday allowance system or no 4.5-day workweek

Two of Korea’s largest small business groups launched a joint campaign Wednesday opposing the government’s push for a 4.5-day workweek unless the holiday allowance system is scrapped.

2025-10-15

Should Korea work less? A four-and-a-half-day week sparks a divide.

The Lee Jae Myung administration is pushing ahead with a plan for a four-and-a-half-day workweek, sending unions rejoicing and executives scrambling to mitigate the fallout in a nation already on the lower end of productivity.

2025-09-19

Gov't in talks on implementing 4.5-day workweek, reviewing impact on worker income

The Ministry of Employment and Labor said Wednesday it is in talks with other government agencies on implementing a 4.5-day workweek while weighing the potential impact on workers’ income.

2025-06-25

PPP pledges flexible labor policies for 'more advanced work culture'

The conservative People Power Party (PPP) said Monday it will include a “4.5-day” workweek policy based on “flexible working hours” in its presidential campaign pledges, while also getting rid of the current 52-hour workweek cap.

2025-04-14

Fire away

The Korean-developed fighter jet KF-21 Boramae firing an air-to-air missile during a test run at the Air Force’s 3rd Flight Training Wing in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang on Tuesday.

2023-03-28

korea joongAng daily

Small biz groups urge gov't to change holiday allowance system or no 4.5-day workweek

Should Korea work less? A four-and-a-half-day week sparks a divide.

Gov't in talks on implementing 4.5-day workweek, reviewing impact on worker income

PPP pledges flexible labor policies for 'more advanced work culture'

Fire away