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2026年最低賃金（10,320ウォン）および外国人労働者の労働権

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2026年最低賃金（10,320ウォン）および外国人労働者の労働権

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).
最終確認日： August 2026 · Confirm official labor guidelines with the Ministry of Employment and Labor (moel.go.kr) or call 1350.