S. Korea sets 2027 minimum wage at 10,700 won per hour, up 3.7%
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-07-15 00:09 UTC+10:00
Section: All News
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, South Korea, Labour & Workers, World News, Asia Pacific
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South Korea's Minimum Wage Commission on Tuesday set the country's 2027 minimum wage at 10,700 won ($7.19) per hour, a 3.7 percent increase from the current level, the Ministry of Employment and Labor said.
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