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![A production line at an automotive company in Korea. Under a legislative amendment, the period over which the 52-hour workweek will be calculated has been extended to six months. The change is expected to help companies, especially SMEs. [YONHAP]](https://image.koreajoongangdaily.com/11762481.jpg?imageId=11762481&width=240&height=184&format=webp&format=jpg)