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.
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.
What Happened
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.
Key Details
Announced by Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) on 2026-08-05, these verified measures outline implementation guidelines and service schedules across participating institutions.
What This Means for Residents & Visitors
Residents and visitors in South Korea are encouraged to check official Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) channels for verified schedules, eligibility criteria, and procedure updates.
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2026년도 적용 최저임금 시간당 10,320원 고시
Change status: effective. Effective from 2026-01-01.
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.
Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL)
2026년도 적용 최저임금 시간당 10,320원 고시
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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