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South Korea's 52-Hour Workweek Sparks Competitiveness Concerns
3/20/2025
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Story summary
- South Korea's workweek was 68 hours before 2018, resulting in limited worker benefits.
- A 52-hour workweek was implemented for small businesses on July 1, 2021, indicating industrial and technological shifts.
- Young workers face challenges in wealth accumulation due to current workweek limits.
- Concerns arise about South Korea's competitiveness against the U.S. and China.
