long working hours Archives

Working Parents with Young Children Scarce in South Korea

SEOUL, Jul. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent government report says only three in 10 married couples with children under 14 years of age are composed of two working parents, a figure well below the OECD average, which experts think is due long work hours and a lack of participation in housework on the part [...]

Why South Koreans Can’t Seem to Stop Working Long Hours

SEOUL, March 31 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s recent attempt to shorten what are some of the longest working hours in the world was thwarted after branches of government dealing with workers’ rights failed to come to an agreement. The disappointing outcome to postpone the much anticipated decision until after the presidential election in May follows [...]