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Industry, labor ministers clash over 52-hour workweek exemption in 'special' zones

The industry chief said the cap stands in the way of growth, citing an experience in China, but his labor counterpart said Korean firms are doing fine as is.

2026.8.6

Morning commuters head to their offices in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, on Feb. 19. [YONHAP]

Seoulites want to work fewer hours, take more time for leisure: Survey

A majority of Seoul's residents support the introduction of a 4.5-day workweek, according to the results of a city survey released on Wednesday. Around 40 percent of respondents currently feel too busy with work to enjoy leisure activities.

2026.3.4

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Members of the Korea Federation of Micro Enterprises hold a press conference at the federation's headquarters in Yeongdeungpo District, western Seoul on Oct. 1. [YONHAP]

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

Streets of Myeongdong are filled with visitors on Sept. 29. [YONHAP]

More oppose 4 1/2-day workweek than support it, survey finds

In the National Barometer Survey conducted from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 on 1,003 adults nationwide, 63 percent of respondents said they opposed the plan for a four-and-a-half-day workweek, compared to 32 percent who said they supported it.

2025.10.2

Cho Won-cheol, Minister of Government Legisation, announces the government's legislative goals at the Sejong Government Complex on Sept. 17. [YONHAP]

Government to push 4.5-day workweek bill this year

The government aims to push its so-called 4.5-day workweek bill to the National Assembly by the end of the year, according to reports on Wednesday.

2025.9.17

Office workers head to work across Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno District, central Seoul, on April 14. [NEWS1]

DP, PPP both pledge 4.5-day workweeks, but feasibility doubtful

The Democratic Party and the People Power Party have both added four-and-a-half-day workweeks to their campaign platforms, albeit with different visions, but experts question the feasibility of both.

2025.5.5

Rep. Kwon Young-se, right, head of the emergency leadership committee of the People Power Party (PPP), and PPP floor leader Kweon Seong-dong attend an emergency party meeting at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on April 14. [YONHAP]

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.

2025.4.14

The futility of the rigid 52-hour workweek

Companies should be able to flex their hours on their terms and agreement with workers.

2024.11.17

Easing the strict application of the 52-hour workweek

Through the momentum of the Supreme Court ruling, the government must come up with a creative proposal to fix the workhour limit that can please both employers and employees.

2023.12.26

[Editorial] End the confusion over the labor reform (KOR)

As flexibility is key to labor reform, it must change the rigid 52-hour workweek more flexibly than before.

2023.4.20