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) - Ish joyi xavfsizligi
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) - Mehnat huquqlari
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Labor Standards Act Art. 23 (Restriction on Dismissal) & Art. 26
National Labor Relations Commission (중앙노동위원회) - Mehnat huquqlari
2026 Statutory Minimum Wage & 52-Hour Workweek Cap
Minimum Wage Act Art. 6 & Labor Standards Act Art. 50, 53
Minimum Wage Commission / MOEL - Mehnat huquqlari
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Labor Standards Act Art. 36 & Wage Claim Guarantee Act
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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.
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