Korean Labor Law: Expected Changes in 2026
2026.01.16.
Scheduled Changes
1. Minimum wage set at KRW 10,320/hour for 2026
2. Social insurance rate hikes
3. Increase in working-hours reduction benefits (childcare period)
4. Support for “10 AM Start” childcare policies
5. Increase in the maximum amount of unemployment insurance job-seeking benefits
6. Enhancement of replacement-worker subsidies
7. Yellow Envelope Act becomes effective
Anticipated Changes
1. Retirement age increase
2. Average-wage litigation
3. Working hours reduction
4. Establishing an income-based standard for unemployment insurance
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