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Many South Korean Irregular Workers Denied Paid Holidays, Survey Finds

Many South Korean Irregular Workers Denied Paid Holidays, Survey Finds

SEOUL, Apr. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that nearly 6 out of 10 irregular workers in South Korea are not receiving paid leave on national holidays, a benefit guaranteed by the country’s labor laws.  The findings were announced on April 28 by the civic group Gabjil 119, which commissioned a poll of [...]

S. Koreans Take Average of 9 Annual Paid Holidays Off

S. Koreans Take Average of 9 Annual Paid Holidays Off

SEOUL, Jun. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — South Koreans used about 60 percent of the paid holidays given to them on average in 2013, government data showed Monday, amid growing calls to improve poor working conditions and long hours on the job. According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, South Korean [...]