Shorter Working Hours Archives

Sales of Outdoor Products Surge on Shorter Workweek

SEOUL, Jul. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Sales of outdoor sports products surged this month, apparently as more people purchased goods for leisure-time activities following the introduction of a shorter workweek, industry data showed Tuesday. The new workweek system went into effect earlier this month, requiring both private and public companies with 300 or more employees [...]

Shorter Working Hours Feared to Disrupt Production of Electronics

SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Concerns are growing in the manufacturing industry after a parliamentary committee passed a bill slashing legal working hour limits. According to sources close to the manufacturing industry on Tuesday, production of seasonal electronics such as air conditioners is expected to be affected by the government’s decision to shorten legal weekly [...]