Working Time South Korea’s government split on working time regulations While lawmakers hope to strengthen protections for couriers and warehouse workers, white-collar professionals may be looking at a longer workday iStock.com/kieferpix Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Tuesday 25 August 2026 South Korea’s ruling party has proposed new legislation that would limit the working time of courier workers engaged in early morning deliveries to about 48 hours a week, in the same month it has a Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access For more on legislative change across the globe, see the IEL Monitor – IEL’s forward-looking tracking tool that covers developments in labour and employment law around the world. You might also like... Health & Safety South Korean bakery worker dies after 80-hour workweek Health & Safety South Korea court rules argument that led to death a workplace injury Future of Work South Korea to reconsider plan for a 69-hour working week Working Time What Samsung’s six-day workweek really means for staff