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(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on July 17)

Source: en.yna.co.kr Published Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:19:19 +0900

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South Korea's annual minimum wage decision is a pivotal economic indicator, perpetually balancing workers' demands for improved livelihoods against businesses' concerns about competitiveness and operational costs. The consistent dispute underscores deep structural challenges in the nation's labor market and holds significant implications for both economic policy and social equity.

Each year, South Korea settles on its new minimum wage, yet the underlying dispu...

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