South Korean labor minister says special-zone labor exemptions will enter social dialogue
South Korean Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon said proposed labor exemptions for strategic-industry special zones would be an important agenda item in tripartite social dialogue. Responding to a lawmaker’s question, he acknowledged concerns that the bill could increase nonregular employment. The proposal would relax application of the 52-hour workweek rule and allow fixed-term workers to be employed for up to four years.