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52-hour workweek

Why Do Koreans Work So Late? Korean Working Hours Explained

November 4, 2026 by WHY KOREANS ARE
A Korean office floor at night with a few monitors still lit, representing long working hours in Korea

Korean working hours averaged 1,865 a year in 2024, per the OECD, under a 52-hour weekly cap. See what the law says, the exceptions and how overtime is paid.

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