No Days Off: Franchise Workers Face Grueling Hours Ahead of May Holiday Rush

SEOUL, April 23 (Korea Bizwire) —  As anticipation builds for South Korea’s May “golden holiday,” new data reveals a stark reality for many franchise workers: more than 60% of franchise outlets nationwide operate without a single regular day off. According to figures released on April 23, 2025, by Statistics Korea through the national statistics portal (KOSIS), [...]