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Mega-special zone law needs a 52-hour workweek exemption (KOR)

A planned law for regional mega-special economic zones should include targeted relief from Korea’s 52-hour workweek cap to help strategic industries grow faster.

2026.7.9

Mega-special zone law needs a 52-hour workweek exemption

A planned law for regional mega-special economic zones should include targeted relief from Korea’s 52-hour workweek cap to help strategic industries grow faster.

2026.7.8

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[Today's Cartoon] 2023.03.17

The government is having trouble making the rigid 52-hour workweek more flexible after labor unions and particularly young workers vehemently opposed it.

2023.3.16

President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks at a luncheon with CEOs of companies who promoted job creation at the Blue House in central Seoul Tuesday. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Yoon Suk Yeol orders review of workweek reform proposal

President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday instructed the government to review the Labor Ministry's proposal to extend the maximum work week to 69 hours, especially taking heed to the opinions of younger people.

2023.3.14

[Editorial] Smoothly fixing the rigid 52-hour workweek (KOR)

During a review process at the legislature, the revision should be supplemented to better address workers’ welfare.

2023.3.8

[Editorial] Smoothly fixing the rigid 52-hour workweek

During a review process at the legislature, the revision should be supplemented to better address workers’ welfare.

2023.3.7

'Why are they trying to go against the flow?'

The Future Labor Research Council, a think tank launched by the government, presented recommendations to reform the labor market including suggesting amendments related to working hour regulations.

2022.12.19