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2026 Minimum Wage (10,320 KRW) & Labor Rights for Foreign Workers

South Korea's official minimum wage for 2026 is 10,320 KRW per hour. Under Korean Labor Law, this rate applies equally to all registered foreign workers and international students (D-2/D-4 visa holders with work permits).

Key Labor Rights Summary

Labor Right2026 StandardLegal Basis
Hourly Minimum Wage10,320 KRW / hourMinimum Wage Act
Weekly Holiday Pay (주휴수당)Mandatory for 15+ hrs/weekLabor Standards Act Art. 55
Employment ContractMandatory written contractLabor Standards Act Art. 17
Overtime Premium1.5x hourly rate (5+ employees)Labor Standards Act Art. 56

Essential Contract Rules

  • Your employer must provide a signed written copy of your Employment Contract (근로계약서) before work starts.
  • The contract must clearly state hourly wage, working hours, break times, and payment date.
  • Employers cannot deduct visa sponsorship fees or lodging costs without prior written consent.
  • Part-time student workers must adhere to authorized work permit hours (typically 20-25 hours/week during semesters).
Unpaid Wage Protection: If an employer pays below 10,320 KRW/hr or delays payment, report directly to the Ministry of Employment and Labor helpline at 1350 (English press 5).
Terakhir ditinjau: August 2026 · Confirm official labor guidelines with the Ministry of Employment and Labor (moel.go.kr) or call 1350.