
कोरिया’s 2027 minimum wage: ₩10,700 per hour from January
The official annual table lists ₩10,700 per hour for 1 January–31 December 2027. Keep the pay period separate from the announcement date.
Practical changes for life in Korea: what changed, when it applies and where to check the official information.

The official annual table lists ₩10,700 per hour for 1 January–31 December 2027. Keep the pay period separate from the announcement date.
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A conditional pilot runs in 89 depopulation areas from May 18, 2026 to December 31, 2027.
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The रोजगार तथा श्रम मन्त्रालय 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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