Minimum Wage Act Art. 6 & Labor Standards Act Art. 50, 53
2026 Statutory Minimum Wage & 52-Hour Workweek Cap
The confirmed statutory minimum wage for 2026 is 10,320 KRW/hr (2,156,880 KRW/month for 209 hrs). Work is strictly capped at 52 hrs/week.
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Statutory Severance Pay (1+ Year Continuous Service)
Act on the Guarantee of Employees’ Retirement Benefits Art. 4, 8
Ministry of Employment and Labor (고용노동부) - Labor update
2026 Korea Minimum Wage Promulgated at 10,320 KRW per Hour Across All Industries
The Ministry of Employment and Labor officially promulgated the minimum wage for 2026 at 10,320 KRW per hour (2,156,880 KRW monthly for 209 hours), applying equally to foreign and domestic workers across all sectors.
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Industrial Accident (Sanjae) Medical Care & 70% Wage Benefit
Workplace or commuting injuries are covered 100% by COMWEL without requiring employer consent, including all medical costs and 70% wage benefit.
Korea Workers’ Compensation & Welfare Service (근로복지공단) - Labor update
MOEL Expands E-9 Non-Professional Worker Allocations for Manufacturing and Shipbuilding
The Ministry of Employment and Labor allocated additional E-9 non-professional employment visa quotas to resolve acute regional labor shortages in manufacturing, shipbuilding, and agro-fisheries.
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Unlawful Dismissal Protection & 30-Day Advance Notice
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2026 Statutory Minimum Wage & 52-Hour Workweek Cap
Minimum Wage Act Art. 6 & Labor Standards Act Art. 50, 53
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Statutory Wages, Severance Pay & Worker Rights
Verified official statutory guide for 2026 minimum wage (10,320 KRW/hr), severance pay rules, and wage claim remedies.
Act on the Guarantee of Employees’ Retirement Benefits Art. 4, 8
Statutory Severance Pay (1+ Year Continuous Service)
Employees who have worked continuously for 1 year or longer with average 15+ hours/week are entitled to at least 30 days of average wage per year of service.
Labor Standards Act Art. 36 & Wage Claim Guarantee Act
Unpaid Wages Redress & Government Substitute Wage Payment
All wages and severance must be settled within 14 days of termination. Unpaid workers can file MOEL petitions and claim government substitute pay up to 10M KRW.
Labor Standards Act Article 17 (Written Employment Contract)
Written Employment Contract Mandatory Delivery
Employers must execute and hand over a written contract specifying wages, hours, holidays, and annual leave. Failure triggers criminal fines up to 5M KRW.
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Nationwide Network of Multicultural Foreign Resident Support Centers Upgrades Community Courses
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety updated Korean Immigration and Integration Program (KIIP) schedules and cultural orientation sessions across metropolitan community centers to accelerate smooth living integration.
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KDCA Announces Autumn Seasonal Influenza and Booster Vaccination Campaign
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency announced the seasonal influenza vaccination schedule, offering free clinics for seniors and children and subsidized inoculations across designated local hospitals.
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Korea Immigration Service 1345 Contact Center Provides 20-Language Daily Counseling
The 1345 Contact Center under the Ministry of Justice provides multilingual counseling on visa renewals, alien registration, and permanent residency in 20 languages on weekdays from 09:00 to 18:00.