Debate Grows as More Korean Municipalities Adopt Lunchtime Closures for Public Offices

DAEGU, March 26 (Korea Bizwire) —  A growing number of South Korean local governments are implementing a “lunchtime closure” policy at public offices, sparking a national debate over the balance between public service efficiency and workers’ right to rest. Under the system, civil service counters close entirely from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., giving staff uninterrupted [...]