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The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), a major umbrella labor group, stage a rally of nearly 50,000 members in downtown Seoul Saturday, demanding the government of President Yoon Suk-yeol improve workers' rights.

2022-07-03

Now playing: Usherless theaters as workers vanish

At some cinemas in Korea, movie theaters are playing the latest hits, but ushers are nowhere to be found. "There was no one to check my ticket when I went into the theater and took a seat," said a customer who visited a theater in Songpa ...

2022-07-03

5% minimum wage increase recommended, falling short of inflation

The minimum wage will rise to 9,620 won ($7.40) an hour in 2023, up 5 percent.

2022-06-30

Gov't describes labor reforms it would like

According to plans announced by the Employment and Labor Ministry on Thursday, one key proposed change is to allow employees to schedule overtime on a monthly basis rather than weekly.

2022-06-23

Migrant worker demand leads to special measures

Special non-scheduled flights are being permitted by the government to countries like Nepal to bring in migrant workers. The labor shortage, at smaller companies, farms and fisheries, is so acute due to entry restrictions during the pandemic ...

2022-06-15

Gov't to push for speedy influx of immigrant workers to alleviate labor shortage

The government will push for a speedy influx of immigrant workers to help alleviate labor shortages in farming, fishing and other industries in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, officials said Tuesday.

2022-06-14

Peak-wage system court ruling piques the interest of unions

The Supreme Court said that if wages are cut it has to be for an appropriate reason, such as the extension of the retirement age.

2022-05-31

Labor policy could see a big break from the Moon years

Korea Inc. is bracing for big changes in labor policy as the new government promises to overhaul the rules about minimum wage and working hours.

2022-05-10

Workers scarce as gigs pay better and are less stressful

Small businesses in Korea are struggling to recruit part-time workers as the government lifts all social distancing measures except mask requirements.

2022-04-18

Final two Cabinet posts are filled

President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol announced his agriculture and labor minister nominees Thursday, completing his first Cabinet. Chung Hwang-keun, former head of the Rural Development Administration, was tapped as Yoon's minister of agriculture.

2022-04-14

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