What is the minimum wage in Korea?

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KRW 10,320 per hour in 2026, and KRW 10,700 per hour from 1 January 2027 (Ministry of Employment and Labor). It applies to all workplaces, including foreigners. If you work 15 hours or more per week, you are also entitled to weekly holiday pay (주휴수당). You can estimate your pay with the calculator in Life in Korea. Wage problems: call 1350.

2026년 최저임금은 시급 10,320원, 2027년 1월 1일부터 10,700원이에요.

Official: https://www.moel.go.kr/news/enews/report/enewsView.do?news_seq=19744

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